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 4.42°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.

40.0

°F

June 29, 14:43

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

40.6°F

Tomorrow:

39.5°F

Sunrise:

Sunset:

Day Length:

Nuuk in July

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.5°F

Maximum:

33.9°F

Sea water temperature in Nuuk today

As of now, in Nuuk, the water temperature is 40.0°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 1.8°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

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 41.2°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 35.2°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 40.0°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
Jun 15	39.6°F	35.2°F	36.8°F
Jun 16	39.1°F	35.2°F	37.1°F
Jun 17	39.4°F	35.0°F	37.1°F
Jun 18	39.1°F	35.1°F	37.2°F
Jun 19	38.8°F	37.1°F	37.4°F
Jun 20	38.4°F	36.6°F	37.2°F
Jun 21	38.2°F	38.4°F	37.4°F
Jun 22	38.0°F	38.2°F	37.5°F
Jun 23	37.8°F	38.5°F	37.6°F
Jun 24	39.7°F	38.2°F	37.9°F
Jun 25	39.4°F	37.9°F	37.6°F
Jun 26	38.6°F	37.7°F	37.7°F
Jun 27	39.7°F	39.4°F	38.0°F
Jun 28	40.6°F	39.2°F	38.2°F
Jun 29	40.0°F	40.1°F	38.2°F
Jun 30	39.5°F	38.2°F	37.7°F
Jul 1	39.5°F	38.0°F	37.8°F
Jul 2	39.8°F	37.9°F	38.0°F
Jul 3	40.2°F	37.6°F	38.4°F
Jul 4	40.2°F	38.0°F	38.5°F
Jul 5	40.5°F	40.0°F	38.7°F
Jul 6	40.4°F	40.2°F	38.6°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, 39.7°F in Summer, and 36.7°F in Autumn.