What is the current water temperature in Qaqortoq?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Qaqortoq?

As of now, in Qaqortoq, the water temperature is 1.49°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 Qaqortoq

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Qaqortoq. 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.

34.7

°F

November 23, 20:49

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

34.5°F

Tomorrow:

34.5°F

Sunrise:

11:26

Sunset:

18:14

Day Length:

6 h. 48 min.

Qaqortoq in November

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.1°F

Maximum:

32.7°F

Sea water temperature in Qaqortoq today

As of now, in Qaqortoq, the water temperature is 34.7°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 fall a bit.

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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 36.6°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 32.1°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 34.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 34.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 34.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Qaqortoq

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 9	36.1°F	33.2°F	35.0°F
Nov 10	36.3°F	33.4°F	35.1°F
Nov 11	36.1°F	33.4°F	35.2°F
Nov 12	35.0°F	33.0°F	34.7°F
Nov 13	35.9°F	33.1°F	34.8°F
Nov 14	37.7°F	33.2°F	35.0°F
Nov 15	36.9°F	32.5°F	34.7°F
Nov 16	36.1°F	32.0°F	34.5°F
Nov 17	35.7°F	32.0°F	34.4°F
Nov 18	35.4°F	32.0°F	34.3°F
Nov 19	35.1°F	32.2°F	34.0°F
Nov 20	34.8°F	32.0°F	34.0°F
Nov 21	34.4°F	32.0°F	33.8°F
Nov 22	34.5°F	32.6°F	33.9°F
Nov 23	34.7°F	32.5°F	34.1°F
Nov 24	34.5°F	32.6°F	33.9°F
Nov 25	34.4°F	32.0°F	33.8°F
Nov 26	34.2°F	32.0°F	33.6°F
Nov 27	34.4°F	32.0°F	33.7°F
Nov 28	34.4°F	32.0°F	33.8°F
Nov 29	34.3°F	32.0°F	33.6°F
Nov 30	34.0°F	32.1°F	33.4°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 Qaqortoq by month

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

The warmest water in Qaqortoq was recorded on August 22, 2022, reaching a 49.4°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, 32.4°F in Spring, 39.2°F in Summer, and 37.5°F in Autumn.