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 3.6°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.

38.5

°F

September 13, 04:30

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

38.8°F

Tomorrow:

38.4°F

Sunrise:

08:38

Sunset:

21:49

Day Length:

13 h. 11 min.

Paamiut in September

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.1°F

Maximum:

33.1°F

Sea water temperature in Paamiut today

As of now, in Paamiut, the water temperature is 38.5°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 0.9°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 stay about the same.

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 40.3°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 38.4°F on 2023.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 37.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 37.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 38.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Paamiut

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 30	39.3°F	38.8°F	40.4°F
Aug 31	40.6°F	39.0°F	40.3°F
Sep 1	41.0°F	39.9°F	40.7°F
Sep 2	39.2°F	39.0°F	40.3°F
Sep 3	38.4°F	39.3°F	40.0°F
Sep 4	38.4°F	39.5°F	39.9°F
Sep 5	40.1°F	37.8°F	39.9°F
Sep 6	40.4°F	38.4°F	39.9°F
Sep 7	39.8°F	37.4°F	39.8°F
Sep 8	40.6°F	37.8°F	39.7°F
Sep 9	41.3°F	38.2°F	39.7°F
Sep 10	40.0°F	38.1°F	39.4°F
Sep 11	39.2°F	38.2°F	39.5°F
Sep 12	38.8°F	38.7°F	39.7°F
Sep 13	38.5°F	39.0°F	39.4°F
Sep 14	38.4°F	39.0°F	39.3°F
Sep 15	38.4°F	38.7°F	39.3°F
Sep 16	38.1°F	39.7°F	39.0°F
Sep 17	37.6°F	37.7°F	38.5°F
Sep 18	37.5°F	38.6°F	38.4°F
Sep 19	37.6°F	38.7°F	38.5°F
Sep 20	37.6°F	38.6°F	38.5°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.