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 1.45°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.

34.6

°F

June 19, 14:07

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

33.8°F

Tomorrow:

33.9°F

Sunrise:

Sunset:

Day Length:

Qaqortoq in June

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.1°F

Maximum:

33.0°F

Sea water temperature in Qaqortoq today

As of now, in Qaqortoq, the water temperature is 34.6°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 2.0°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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable 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 43.1°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2016.

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 34.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Qaqortoq

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 5	33.3°F	32.4°F	33.5°F
Jun 6	33.2°F	32.3°F	33.6°F
Jun 7	35.4°F	33.5°F	33.7°F
Jun 8	34.4°F	33.4°F	34.1°F
Jun 9	35.4°F	33.2°F	34.8°F
Jun 10	35.5°F	34.4°F	35.0°F
Jun 11	35.6°F	34.3°F	34.6°F
Jun 12	35.9°F	34.0°F	34.9°F
Jun 13	35.1°F	35.8°F	34.9°F
Jun 14	34.7°F	37.0°F	35.0°F
Jun 15	34.4°F	37.4°F	35.3°F
Jun 16	34.1°F	36.6°F	35.4°F
Jun 17	33.8°F	37.4°F	35.4°F
Jun 18	33.8°F	37.6°F	35.9°F
Jun 19	34.6°F	39.0°F	36.6°F
Jun 20	33.9°F	37.3°F	35.9°F
Jun 21	34.2°F	36.1°F	36.2°F
Jun 22	34.4°F	35.0°F	36.4°F
Jun 23	34.4°F	34.1°F	36.4°F
Jun 24	34.3°F	33.2°F	36.3°F
Jun 25	34.3°F	32.7°F	36.2°F
Jun 26	34.5°F	33.4°F	36.5°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 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, 39.1°F in Summer, and 37.4°F in Autumn.