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 1.93°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.

35.5

°F

July 14, 08:10

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

35.7°F

Tomorrow:

35.4°F

Sunrise:

Sunset:

Day Length:

Ilulissat in July

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 35.5°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 1.6°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 39.2°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 35.1°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 35.3°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
Jun 30	35.7°F	35.3°F	36.5°F
Jul 1	35.9°F	35.5°F	36.8°F
Jul 2	36.2°F	35.8°F	37.1°F
Jul 3	36.3°F	36.0°F	37.1°F
Jul 4	36.6°F	36.3°F	37.5°F
Jul 5	36.8°F	36.7°F	37.8°F
Jul 6	37.6°F	37.0°F	38.1°F
Jul 7	36.0°F	37.7°F	38.0°F
Jul 8	36.2°F	37.7°F	37.9°F
Jul 9	36.0°F	37.4°F	37.8°F
Jul 10	36.0°F	37.2°F	37.6°F
Jul 11	35.9°F	37.3°F	37.4°F
Jul 12	35.6°F	37.8°F	37.1°F
Jul 13	35.7°F	37.8°F	37.0°F
Jul 14	35.5°F	37.7°F	37.1°F
Jul 15	35.4°F	37.5°F	37.1°F
Jul 16	35.3°F	37.3°F	37.0°F
Jul 17	35.3°F	37.1°F	37.0°F
Jul 18	35.2°F	36.9°F	36.8°F
Jul 19	35.2°F	36.9°F	36.8°F
Jul 20	35.0°F	36.8°F	36.7°F
Jul 21	35.3°F	37.0°F	36.9°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 35.2°F in Autumn.