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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.
Sea temperature in Ilulissat now

36.3

°F

October 15, 03:12

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

36.1°F

Tomorrow:

36.1°F

Sunrise:

10:32

Sunset:

19:46

Day Length:

9 h. 14 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 36.3°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 1.1°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 38.2°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 32.7°F on 2021.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 35.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 35.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 36.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Ilulissat

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 1 35.4°F 36.0°F 36.0°F
Oct 2 35.1°F 35.5°F 35.8°F
Oct 3 36.6°F 36.0°F 36.2°F
Oct 4 35.5°F 35.9°F 35.8°F
Oct 5 35.4°F 35.7°F 35.7°F
Oct 6 35.1°F 35.1°F 35.4°F
Oct 7 35.4°F 34.1°F 35.3°F
Oct 8 33.6°F 34.4°F 35.2°F
Oct 9 34.4°F 34.1°F 35.3°F
Oct 10 35.5°F 34.1°F 35.5°F
Oct 11 35.6°F 33.4°F 35.2°F
Oct 12 34.9°F 33.2°F 35.0°F
Oct 13 35.8°F 34.3°F 35.2°F
Oct 14 36.1°F 34.4°F 35.0°F
Oct 15 36.3°F 34.6°F 35.2°F
Oct 16 36.1°F 34.7°F 35.0°F
Oct 17 36.0°F 34.9°F 34.9°F
Oct 18 35.8°F 34.4°F 34.7°F
Oct 19 35.9°F 33.8°F 34.8°F
Oct 20 35.8°F 34.2°F 34.7°F
Oct 21 35.6°F 33.2°F 34.5°F
Oct 22 35.3°F 33.7°F 34.3°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 19, 2026, reaching a 44.5°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.