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 2.42°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.

36.4

°F

July 17, 00:26

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

36.2°F

Tomorrow:

36.1°F

Sunrise:

Sunset:

Day Length:

Ilulissat in July

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.0°F

Maximum:

32.1°F

Sea water temperature in Ilulissat today

As of now, in Ilulissat, the water temperature is 36.4°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 0.5°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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. 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 40.2°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 33.8°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 36.3°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
Jul 3	36.3°F	36.3°F	36.9°F
Jul 4	36.6°F	36.6°F	37.3°F
Jul 5	36.9°F	36.8°F	37.6°F
Jul 6	36.9°F	37.6°F	37.9°F
Jul 7	36.6°F	36.0°F	37.6°F
Jul 8	36.6°F	36.2°F	37.5°F
Jul 9	36.5°F	36.0°F	37.4°F
Jul 10	36.3°F	36.0°F	37.3°F
Jul 11	36.1°F	35.9°F	37.0°F
Jul 12	35.8°F	35.6°F	36.8°F
Jul 13	35.7°F	35.7°F	36.7°F
Jul 14	35.8°F	35.5°F	36.6°F
Jul 15	36.4°F	37.1°F	36.8°F
Jul 16	36.2°F	37.9°F	36.8°F
Jul 17	36.4°F	39.0°F	36.9°F
Jul 18	36.1°F	38.4°F	36.6°F
Jul 19	36.1°F	38.0°F	36.6°F
Jul 20	35.9°F	37.7°F	36.4°F
Jul 21	36.2°F	37.7°F	36.7°F
Jul 22	36.5°F	37.6°F	37.0°F
Jul 23	36.7°F	37.7°F	37.2°F
Jul 24	36.8°F	37.8°F	37.3°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, 36.8°F in Summer, and 35.2°F in Autumn.