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 1.41°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.

34.5

°F

November 17, 10:57

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

34.4°F

Tomorrow:

34.5°F

Sunrise:

12:01

Sunset:

18:21

Day Length:

6 h. 20 min.

Nuuk in November

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.3°F

Maximum:

33.3°F

Sea water temperature in Nuuk today

As of now, in Nuuk, the water temperature is 34.5°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 0.6°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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 37.2°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 32.1°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 34.2°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
Nov 3	33.8°F	34.6°F	35.0°F
Nov 4	34.2°F	33.4°F	34.7°F
Nov 5	34.7°F	33.8°F	34.6°F
Nov 6	34.5°F	33.6°F	34.6°F
Nov 7	34.0°F	33.5°F	34.5°F
Nov 8	34.5°F	33.4°F	34.7°F
Nov 9	34.5°F	33.4°F	34.7°F
Nov 10	33.8°F	33.2°F	34.5°F
Nov 11	34.1°F	33.0°F	34.3°F
Nov 12	34.1°F	33.0°F	34.3°F
Nov 13	33.9°F	32.8°F	34.1°F
Nov 14	33.7°F	32.7°F	34.1°F
Nov 15	32.3°F	33.4°F	33.8°F
Nov 16	34.4°F	33.2°F	33.8°F
Nov 17	34.5°F	33.2°F	34.0°F
Nov 18	34.5°F	34.0°F	33.9°F
Nov 19	34.2°F	33.7°F	33.6°F
Nov 20	34.1°F	33.7°F	33.5°F
Nov 21	34.2°F	33.9°F	33.6°F
Nov 22	34.0°F	33.3°F	33.5°F
Nov 23	34.3°F	33.5°F	33.8°F
Nov 24	34.4°F	33.1°F	33.8°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 32.4°F in Winter, 32.7°F in Spring, 39.5°F in Summer, and 36.6°F in Autumn.