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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.
Sea temperature in Qaqortoq now

42.2

°F

September 25, 17:23

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

41.7°F

Tomorrow:

42.0°F

Sunrise:

08:55

Sunset:

20:56

Day Length:

12 h. 1 min.

Qaqortoq in October

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.2°F

Maximum:

32.9°F

Sea water temperature in Qaqortoq today

As of now, in Qaqortoq, the water temperature is 42.2°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 2.6°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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 41.9°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 37.9°F on 2017.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 42.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Qaqortoq

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 11 45.4°F 41.5°F 43.1°F
Sep 12 43.5°F 41.3°F 42.6°F
Sep 13 43.6°F 41.3°F 42.4°F
Sep 14 43.3°F 42.3°F 42.4°F
Sep 15 42.6°F 41.5°F 41.8°F
Sep 16 43.6°F 41.0°F 41.3°F
Sep 17 44.0°F 43.3°F 41.4°F
Sep 18 43.2°F 43.0°F 41.3°F
Sep 19 42.5°F 43.0°F 40.9°F
Sep 20 42.5°F 42.2°F 40.6°F
Sep 21 42.5°F 41.5°F 40.5°F
Sep 22 42.5°F 40.1°F 40.6°F
Sep 23 42.4°F 40.4°F 40.2°F
Sep 24 41.7°F 40.8°F 40.2°F
Sep 25 42.2°F 40.0°F 39.6°F
Sep 26 42.0°F 39.9°F 39.3°F
Sep 27 42.4°F 38.9°F 39.8°F
Sep 28 42.4°F 39.3°F 39.7°F
Sep 29 42.0°F 38.9°F 39.4°F
Sep 30 42.1°F 38.6°F 39.5°F
Oct 1 41.8°F 38.3°F 39.2°F
Oct 2 41.3°F 38.3°F 38.7°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 12, 2026, reaching a 50.6°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, 39.9°F in Summer, and 37.8°F in Autumn.