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 0.02°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.

32.0

°F

December 22, 03:37

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

32.0°F

Tomorrow:

32.0°F

Sunrise:

Sunset:

Day Length:

Ilulissat in December

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 32.0°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 about the same as 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 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 32.4°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest 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 32.0°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
Dec 8	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Dec 9	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Dec 10	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Dec 11	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Dec 12	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Dec 13	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Dec 14	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Dec 15	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Dec 16	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Dec 17	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Dec 18	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Dec 19	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Dec 20	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Dec 21	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Dec 22	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Dec 23	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Dec 24	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Dec 25	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Dec 26	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Dec 27	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Dec 28	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Dec 29	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°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, 37.2°F in Summer, and 35.2°F in Autumn.