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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

40.5

°F

August 29, 18:12

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

41.1°F

Tomorrow:

40.7°F

Sunrise:

07:59

Sunset:

22:55

Day Length:

14 h. 56 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 40.5°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 1.5°F lower 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably 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 43.6°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 40.8°F on 2016.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 40.3°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
Aug 15 41.0°F 43.1°F 43.1°F
Aug 16 41.7°F 42.0°F 43.0°F
Aug 17 41.4°F 41.4°F 42.5°F
Aug 18 41.3°F 41.1°F 42.2°F
Aug 19 41.2°F 41.9°F 42.1°F
Aug 20 41.2°F 41.1°F 41.9°F
Aug 21 42.3°F 40.1°F 41.8°F
Aug 22 42.5°F 40.0°F 41.9°F
Aug 23 43.1°F 39.7°F 42.0°F
Aug 24 42.8°F 40.0°F 41.7°F
Aug 25 42.4°F 40.1°F 42.1°F
Aug 26 40.5°F 40.0°F 42.0°F
Aug 27 40.0°F 40.0°F 42.0°F
Aug 28 41.1°F 41.2°F 42.1°F
Aug 29 40.5°F 40.8°F 42.0°F
Aug 30 40.7°F 41.6°F 42.3°F
Aug 31 40.4°F 39.9°F 42.0°F
Sep 1 40.3°F 39.0°F 41.8°F
Sep 2 40.4°F 39.1°F 41.9°F
Sep 3 40.0°F 39.3°F 41.5°F
Sep 4 40.2°F 40.3°F 41.8°F
Sep 5 40.2°F 40.2°F 41.7°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 36.7°F in Autumn.