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 0.76°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.

33.4

°F

May 18, 13:40

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

32.6°F

Tomorrow:

33.0°F

Sunrise:

Sunset:

Day Length:

Paamiut in May

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.1°F

Maximum:

32.7°F

Sea water temperature in Paamiut today

As of now, in Paamiut, the water temperature is 33.4°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 lower 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 36.7°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 32.4°F on 2018.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 33.0°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
May 4	32.6°F	32.0°F	32.9°F
May 5	32.6°F	32.0°F	33.0°F
May 6	32.4°F	32.0°F	32.9°F
May 7	32.3°F	32.0°F	32.9°F
May 8	32.3°F	32.0°F	33.3°F
May 9	32.0°F	32.0°F	33.2°F
May 10	31.9°F	32.0°F	33.2°F
May 11	32.0°F	32.1°F	33.3°F
May 12	32.4°F	32.5°F	33.6°F
May 13	32.3°F	32.4°F	33.5°F
May 14	32.4°F	32.3°F	33.4°F
May 15	32.6°F	32.9°F	33.6°F
May 16	33.1°F	32.9°F	33.8°F
May 17	32.6°F	33.2°F	33.8°F
May 18	33.4°F	33.1°F	34.0°F
May 19	33.0°F	33.5°F	33.7°F
May 20	32.8°F	33.5°F	33.5°F
May 21	32.8°F	33.1°F	33.4°F
May 22	32.8°F	33.3°F	33.4°F
May 23	33.1°F	34.1°F	33.8°F
May 24	33.3°F	33.7°F	33.9°F
May 25	33.3°F	33.1°F	34.0°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 32.3°F in Winter, 32.5°F in Spring, 38.7°F in Summer, and 36.4°F in Autumn.