What is the current water temperature in Paamiut?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Paamiut?

As of now, in Paamiut, the water temperature is 5.3°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 Paamiut

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Paamiut. 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.

41.5

°F

August 11, 11:24

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

41.8°F

Tomorrow:

41.5°F

Sunrise:

07:11

Sunset:

23:35

Day Length:

16 h. 24 min.

Paamiut in August

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.2°F

Maximum:

33.5°F

Sea water temperature in Paamiut today

As of now, in Paamiut, the water temperature is 41.5°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 0.2°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 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 43.9°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 39.6°F on 2017.

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 41.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Paamiut

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 28	42.3°F	39.7°F	40.0°F
Jul 29	41.9°F	38.9°F	40.1°F
Jul 30	41.5°F	40.5°F	40.5°F
Jul 31	42.1°F	38.5°F	40.5°F
Aug 1	42.1°F	41.0°F	40.9°F
Aug 2	41.5°F	38.9°F	40.7°F
Aug 3	40.9°F	39.7°F	41.0°F
Aug 4	41.3°F	40.8°F	40.6°F
Aug 5	39.2°F	41.7°F	40.9°F
Aug 6	38.7°F	40.3°F	40.4°F
Aug 7	39.7°F	40.9°F	40.4°F
Aug 8	40.1°F	41.1°F	40.4°F
Aug 9	39.3°F	41.3°F	40.7°F
Aug 10	41.8°F	41.9°F	41.2°F
Aug 11	41.5°F	42.0°F	41.4°F
Aug 12	41.5°F	39.1°F	41.3°F
Aug 13	41.8°F	40.4°F	41.6°F
Aug 14	41.7°F	40.2°F	41.5°F
Aug 15	41.7°F	40.3°F	41.5°F
Aug 16	41.5°F	40.4°F	41.3°F
Aug 17	41.1°F	40.6°F	40.9°F
Aug 18	40.7°F	40.1°F	40.6°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 Paamiut by month

In an average year, Paamiut offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Paamiut was recorded on August 22, 2023, reaching a 45.0°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, 32.6°F in Spring, 38.9°F in Summer, and 36.6°F in Autumn.