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 5.75°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.

42.4

°F

August 24, 16:58

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

43.6°F

Tomorrow:

42.7°F

Sunrise:

07:44

Sunset:

23:12

Day Length:

15 h. 28 min.

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 42.4°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 0.6°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 rise 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 44.8°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 39.8°F on 2022.

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 42.6°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 10	45.0°F	42.4°F	42.6°F
Aug 11	44.7°F	42.4°F	42.6°F
Aug 12	44.6°F	39.4°F	42.2°F
Aug 13	43.6°F	41.6°F	42.7°F
Aug 14	43.3°F	41.4°F	43.3°F
Aug 15	42.8°F	41.0°F	43.1°F
Aug 16	42.4°F	41.7°F	43.0°F
Aug 17	43.2°F	41.4°F	42.7°F
Aug 18	40.7°F	41.3°F	42.3°F
Aug 19	40.8°F	41.2°F	42.2°F
Aug 20	41.1°F	41.2°F	41.9°F
Aug 21	41.1°F	42.3°F	41.8°F
Aug 22	42.5°F	42.5°F	42.0°F
Aug 23	43.6°F	43.1°F	42.1°F
Aug 24	42.4°F	42.8°F	41.7°F
Aug 25	42.7°F	42.4°F	42.0°F
Aug 26	42.6°F	40.5°F	41.9°F
Aug 27	42.6°F	40.0°F	42.0°F
Aug 28	42.7°F	41.1°F	42.1°F
Aug 29	42.5°F	40.5°F	41.9°F
Aug 30	42.7°F	40.2°F	42.1°F
Aug 31	42.5°F	40.3°F	41.8°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, 39.8°F in Summer, and 36.7°F in Autumn.