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 1.92°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.

35.5

°F

November 3, 02:56

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

35.4°F

Tomorrow:

35.2°F

Sunrise:

11:16

Sunset:

19:04

Day Length:

7 h. 48 min.

Nuuk in November

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.4°F

Maximum:

33.3°F

Sea water temperature in Nuuk today

As of now, in Nuuk, the water temperature is 35.5°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 0.3°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 fall a bit.

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 36.6°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 33.8°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 35.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 34.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 35.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Nuuk

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 20	35.1°F	35.3°F	35.9°F
Oct 21	34.1°F	35.2°F	35.6°F
Oct 22	34.8°F	35.1°F	35.7°F
Oct 23	34.9°F	34.9°F	35.5°F
Oct 24	35.1°F	33.8°F	35.5°F
Oct 25	35.2°F	33.8°F	35.4°F
Oct 26	35.1°F	33.9°F	35.3°F
Oct 27	35.0°F	34.7°F	35.3°F
Oct 28	35.5°F	34.9°F	35.3°F
Oct 29	35.6°F	33.9°F	35.3°F
Oct 30	35.7°F	34.7°F	35.4°F
Oct 31	35.6°F	34.3°F	35.3°F
Nov 1	35.4°F	34.2°F	35.1°F
Nov 2	35.4°F	34.3°F	35.2°F
Nov 3	35.5°F	33.8°F	35.2°F
Nov 4	35.2°F	34.2°F	34.9°F
Nov 5	35.1°F	34.7°F	34.8°F
Nov 6	35.0°F	34.5°F	34.8°F
Nov 7	35.0°F	34.0°F	34.7°F
Nov 8	35.1°F	34.5°F	34.8°F
Nov 9	35.1°F	34.5°F	34.8°F
Nov 10	34.9°F	33.8°F	34.6°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 32.5°F in Winter, 32.8°F in Spring, 39.8°F in Summer, and 36.7°F in Autumn.