What is the current water temperature in Ilulissat?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Ilulissat?

As of now, in Ilulissat, the water temperature is 1.17°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Ilulissat

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Ilulissat. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

34.1

°F

October 10, 19:47

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

34.1°F

Tomorrow:

33.9°F

Sunrise:

10:12

Sunset:

20:08

Day Length:

9 h. 56 min.

Ilulissat in October

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.0°F

Maximum:

32.0°F

Sea water temperature in Ilulissat today

As of now, in Ilulissat, the water temperature is 34.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 1.2°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 39.1°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 32.6°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 33.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Ilulissat

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 26	35.3°F	37.1°F	36.3°F
Sep 27	36.0°F	36.8°F	36.4°F
Sep 28	35.6°F	36.7°F	36.2°F
Sep 29	35.2°F	36.3°F	36.0°F
Sep 30	35.7°F	36.2°F	35.9°F
Oct 1	36.0°F	36.2°F	35.9°F
Oct 2	35.5°F	36.1°F	35.7°F
Oct 3	36.0°F	36.1°F	35.9°F
Oct 4	35.9°F	36.5°F	35.7°F
Oct 5	35.7°F	36.0°F	35.5°F
Oct 6	35.1°F	36.0°F	35.3°F
Oct 7	34.1°F	36.3°F	35.1°F
Oct 8	34.4°F	36.6°F	35.2°F
Oct 9	34.1°F	37.1°F	35.2°F
Oct 10	34.1°F	37.2°F	35.3°F
Oct 11	33.9°F	35.7°F	35.2°F
Oct 12	33.8°F	36.0°F	35.1°F
Oct 13	33.8°F	35.5°F	35.0°F
Oct 14	33.8°F	36.2°F	35.0°F
Oct 15	33.9°F	36.2°F	35.2°F
Oct 16	33.7°F	36.0°F	34.9°F
Oct 17	33.5°F	35.5°F	34.8°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Ilulissat by month

In an average year, Ilulissat offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Ilulissat was recorded on August 31, 2019, reaching a 43.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 1, 2016, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 32.0°F in Winter, 32.1°F in Spring, 37.0°F in Summer, and 35.1°F in Autumn.