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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.
Sea temperature in Nuuk now

38.9

°F

September 13, 23:58

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

38.3°F

Tomorrow:

38.5°F

Sunrise:

08:46

Sunset:

21:57

Day Length:

13 h. 11 min.

Nuuk in September

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.3°F

Maximum:

34.3°F

Sea water temperature in Nuuk today

As of now, in Nuuk, the water temperature is 38.9°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 1.0°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall 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 40.6°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 38.3°F on 2024.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 38.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 37.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 38.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Nuuk

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 30 40.2°F 41.6°F 42.1°F
Aug 31 40.3°F 39.9°F 41.8°F
Sep 1 40.5°F 39.0°F 41.7°F
Sep 2 40.6°F 39.1°F 41.8°F
Sep 3 40.6°F 39.3°F 41.5°F
Sep 4 40.5°F 40.3°F 41.6°F
Sep 5 40.2°F 40.2°F 41.5°F
Sep 6 39.8°F 40.3°F 41.5°F
Sep 7 39.4°F 40.2°F 41.3°F
Sep 8 39.1°F 39.3°F 40.7°F
Sep 9 39.1°F 39.1°F 40.7°F
Sep 10 39.1°F 38.6°F 40.5°F
Sep 11 38.8°F 38.5°F 40.2°F
Sep 12 38.3°F 38.4°F 39.9°F
Sep 13 38.9°F 38.3°F 39.8°F
Sep 14 38.5°F 38.5°F 39.5°F
Sep 15 38.2°F 37.8°F 39.2°F
Sep 16 38.2°F 37.8°F 39.1°F
Sep 17 38.0°F 37.7°F 39.0°F
Sep 18 37.7°F 36.5°F 38.7°F
Sep 19 37.8°F 36.8°F 38.8°F
Sep 20 37.7°F 36.7°F 38.7°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.