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 6.49°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.

43.7

°F

July 27, 15:49

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

43.1°F

Tomorrow:

43.4°F

Sunrise:

Sunset:

Day Length:

Nuuk in August

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.5°F

Maximum:

33.7°F

Sea water temperature in Nuuk today

As of now, in Nuuk, the water temperature is 43.7°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 2.7°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 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 45.1°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 35.8°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 43.8°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
Jul 13	42.4°F	41.3°F	40.4°F
Jul 14	42.3°F	40.9°F	40.5°F
Jul 15	42.6°F	41.0°F	40.5°F
Jul 16	42.8°F	41.3°F	40.7°F
Jul 17	42.8°F	40.9°F	41.0°F
Jul 18	42.4°F	40.6°F	40.8°F
Jul 19	42.0°F	41.6°F	40.7°F
Jul 20	41.8°F	41.5°F	40.8°F
Jul 21	41.4°F	41.6°F	41.1°F
Jul 22	41.1°F	44.2°F	41.3°F
Jul 23	40.9°F	45.8°F	41.7°F
Jul 24	43.0°F	45.8°F	41.8°F
Jul 25	42.8°F	45.8°F	41.5°F
Jul 26	43.1°F	45.6°F	41.2°F
Jul 27	43.7°F	45.1°F	41.0°F
Jul 28	43.4°F	42.8°F	40.7°F
Jul 29	43.7°F	44.1°F	41.0°F
Jul 30	43.8°F	44.0°F	41.1°F
Jul 31	44.1°F	43.6°F	41.4°F
Aug 1	43.8°F	43.2°F	41.1°F
Aug 2	43.8°F	43.5°F	41.0°F
Aug 3	43.9°F	42.9°F	41.1°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, 39.7°F in Summer, and 36.7°F in Autumn.