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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

37.1

°F

September 15, 01:15

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

37.0°F

Tomorrow:

36.6°F

Sunrise:

08:38

Sunset:

22:00

Day Length:

13 h. 22 min.

Ilulissat in September

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 37.1°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 1.5°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 is considerably 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 40.7°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 36.8°F on 2024.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 36.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 35.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 36.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Ilulissat

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 1 39.2°F 37.1°F 39.7°F
Sep 2 39.5°F 36.9°F 39.5°F
Sep 3 38.7°F 37.1°F 39.5°F
Sep 4 37.8°F 37.3°F 39.3°F
Sep 5 37.4°F 37.4°F 39.0°F
Sep 6 37.9°F 37.5°F 39.1°F
Sep 7 37.8°F 37.2°F 39.0°F
Sep 8 37.2°F 36.6°F 38.8°F
Sep 9 37.9°F 37.4°F 38.8°F
Sep 10 39.2°F 37.5°F 38.8°F
Sep 11 38.2°F 37.4°F 38.5°F
Sep 12 38.7°F 37.6°F 38.4°F
Sep 13 38.2°F 36.7°F 38.3°F
Sep 14 37.0°F 37.6°F 38.5°F
Sep 15 37.1°F 37.9°F 38.5°F
Sep 16 36.6°F 37.0°F 38.0°F
Sep 17 36.1°F 36.1°F 37.6°F
Sep 18 36.2°F 35.8°F 37.6°F
Sep 19 36.0°F 35.4°F 37.5°F
Sep 20 35.8°F 35.1°F 37.3°F
Sep 21 35.6°F 35.6°F 37.0°F
Sep 22 35.7°F 36.1°F 37.1°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.