What is the current water temperature in Nuuk?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Nuuk?

As of now, in Nuuk, the water temperature is 0.99°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 Nuuk

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Nuuk. 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.

33.8

°F

December 8, 11:56

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

33.7°F

Tomorrow:

33.7°F

Sunrise:

13:02

Sunset:

17:34

Day Length:

4 h. 32 min.

Nuuk in December

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.3°F

Maximum:

33.3°F

Sea water temperature in Nuuk today

As of now, in Nuuk, the water temperature is 33.8°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 0.2°F higher 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 34.5°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2015.

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 33.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Nuuk

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 24	33.9°F	33.1°F	33.8°F
Nov 25	33.7°F	33.2°F	33.7°F
Nov 26	33.1°F	33.0°F	33.9°F
Nov 27	33.0°F	32.8°F	33.9°F
Nov 28	33.2°F	32.6°F	33.7°F
Nov 29	33.0°F	32.6°F	33.8°F
Nov 30	33.1°F	32.5°F	33.6°F
Dec 1	33.3°F	32.2°F	33.6°F
Dec 2	32.6°F	32.1°F	33.4°F
Dec 3	32.5°F	32.0°F	33.3°F
Dec 4	32.4°F	32.0°F	33.4°F
Dec 5	32.3°F	32.0°F	33.4°F
Dec 6	34.0°F	32.0°F	33.5°F
Dec 7	33.7°F	32.2°F	33.4°F
Dec 8	33.8°F	33.3°F	33.5°F
Dec 9	33.7°F	32.6°F	33.5°F
Dec 10	33.6°F	32.4°F	33.4°F
Dec 11	33.6°F	32.3°F	33.4°F
Dec 12	33.5°F	32.6°F	33.3°F
Dec 13	33.6°F	32.6°F	33.4°F
Dec 14	33.4°F	32.6°F	33.1°F
Dec 15	33.3°F	32.2°F	33.1°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 Nuuk by month

In an average year, Nuuk offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Nuuk was recorded on August 15, 2019, reaching a 47.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 1, 2016, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 32.4°F in Winter, 32.7°F in Spring, 39.5°F in Summer, and 36.6°F in Autumn.