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 2.43°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

August 29, 18:16

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

36.4°F

Tomorrow:

36.3°F

Sunrise:

07:31

Sunset:

23:17

Day Length:

15 h. 46 min.

Ilulissat in September

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 36.4°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 3.8°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 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 42.5°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 37.6°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 36.1°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
Aug 15	39.8°F	39.8°F	39.1°F
Aug 16	40.1°F	41.8°F	39.4°F
Aug 17	40.0°F	41.3°F	39.1°F
Aug 18	39.4°F	40.9°F	39.0°F
Aug 19	39.2°F	42.2°F	39.1°F
Aug 20	39.2°F	41.8°F	39.2°F
Aug 21	39.0°F	41.5°F	39.3°F
Aug 22	39.1°F	41.5°F	39.5°F
Aug 23	38.1°F	40.4°F	39.4°F
Aug 24	37.8°F	40.2°F	39.4°F
Aug 25	37.3°F	40.1°F	39.8°F
Aug 26	36.8°F	40.2°F	40.0°F
Aug 27	36.2°F	40.1°F	40.0°F
Aug 28	36.4°F	40.0°F	40.0°F
Aug 29	36.4°F	39.7°F	40.2°F
Aug 30	36.3°F	38.8°F	40.2°F
Aug 31	36.4°F	38.9°F	40.2°F
Sep 1	36.3°F	38.8°F	40.1°F
Sep 2	36.0°F	38.5°F	39.8°F
Sep 3	36.0°F	38.6°F	39.8°F
Sep 4	35.9°F	37.6°F	39.7°F
Sep 5	35.6°F	37.7°F	39.5°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.