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 -0.01°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.

32.0

°F

December 22, 03:10

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

32.0°F

Tomorrow:

32.9°F

Sunrise:

13:23

Sunset:

17:29

Day Length:

4 h. 6 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 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 0.8°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 34.0°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2018.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 32.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 32.7°F, while the maximum might reach 33.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Nuuk

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	33.3°F	32.9°F	33.4°F
Dec 9	32.6°F	33.6°F	33.4°F
Dec 10	32.4°F	33.7°F	33.3°F
Dec 11	32.3°F	33.3°F	33.3°F
Dec 12	32.6°F	33.1°F	33.2°F
Dec 13	32.6°F	33.1°F	33.2°F
Dec 14	32.6°F	33.3°F	33.0°F
Dec 15	32.2°F	33.4°F	33.0°F
Dec 16	32.0°F	33.5°F	33.1°F
Dec 17	32.0°F	32.9°F	32.9°F
Dec 18	32.0°F	32.7°F	32.9°F
Dec 19	32.0°F	32.5°F	32.8°F
Dec 20	32.2°F	32.7°F	33.0°F
Dec 21	32.0°F	32.2°F	32.8°F
Dec 22	32.0°F	32.3°F	32.8°F
Dec 23	32.9°F	33.3°F	32.9°F
Dec 24	32.9°F	33.0°F	32.9°F
Dec 25	32.9°F	33.1°F	32.9°F
Dec 26	33.0°F	33.0°F	33.0°F
Dec 27	32.9°F	32.7°F	32.9°F
Dec 28	32.7°F	33.0°F	32.7°F
Dec 29	32.8°F	33.0°F	32.8°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, 39.4°F in Summer, and 36.6°F in Autumn.