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 0.22°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.

32.4

°F

January 28, 12:45

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

32.1°F

Tomorrow:

32.4°F

Sunrise:

12:21

Sunset:

19:01

Day Length:

6 h. 40 min.

Nuuk in February

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.5°F

Maximum:

33.6°F

Sea water temperature in Nuuk today

As of now, in Nuuk, the water temperature is 32.4°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 0.4°F higher 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 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 32.0°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 32.0°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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 32.5°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
Jan 14	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.3°F
Jan 15	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.2°F
Jan 16	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Jan 17	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Jan 18	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.3°F
Jan 19	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.2°F
Jan 20	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Jan 21	32.5°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Jan 22	32.5°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Jan 23	32.3°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Jan 24	32.2°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Jan 25	32.5°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Jan 26	32.5°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Jan 27	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Jan 28	32.4°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Jan 29	32.4°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Jan 30	32.5°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Jan 31	32.5°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Feb 1	32.5°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Feb 2	32.4°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Feb 3	32.4°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Feb 4	32.5°F	32.0°F	32.1°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 32.5°F in Winter, 32.8°F in Spring, 39.6°F in Summer, and 36.7°F in Autumn.