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 5.33°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.

41.6

°F

August 11, 11:24

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

42.0°F

Tomorrow:

41.8°F

Sunrise:

Sunset:

Day Length:

Ilulissat in August

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.0°F

Maximum:

32.3°F

Sea water temperature in Ilulissat today

As of now, in Ilulissat, the water temperature is 41.6°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 2.7°F higher 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 41.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 34.3°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 41.7°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
Jul 28	37.6°F	37.6°F	37.1°F
Jul 29	38.7°F	37.5°F	37.2°F
Jul 30	39.8°F	38.3°F	37.2°F
Jul 31	39.3°F	38.5°F	37.1°F
Aug 1	40.9°F	38.7°F	37.1°F
Aug 2	42.0°F	38.0°F	37.0°F
Aug 3	41.6°F	37.9°F	37.0°F
Aug 4	41.6°F	38.8°F	37.5°F
Aug 5	42.8°F	40.0°F	38.0°F
Aug 6	42.8°F	40.1°F	38.5°F
Aug 7	41.2°F	40.1°F	38.6°F
Aug 8	42.1°F	40.0°F	39.0°F
Aug 9	41.5°F	40.1°F	39.2°F
Aug 10	42.0°F	40.2°F	39.3°F
Aug 11	41.6°F	39.8°F	38.9°F
Aug 12	41.8°F	39.8°F	39.1°F
Aug 13	41.5°F	39.6°F	38.8°F
Aug 14	41.5°F	40.1°F	38.8°F
Aug 15	41.7°F	39.8°F	39.0°F
Aug 16	42.0°F	40.1°F	39.3°F
Aug 17	41.8°F	40.0°F	39.1°F
Aug 18	41.7°F	39.4°F	39.0°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, 36.9°F in Summer, and 35.2°F in Autumn.