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 3.0°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.

37.4

°F

October 10, 19:38

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

38.7°F

Tomorrow:

37.2°F

Sunrise:

09:32

Sunset:

20:09

Day Length:

10 h. 37 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 37.4°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 about the same as 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 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 40.0°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 33.8°F on 2015.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 36.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 36.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 37.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Qaqortoq

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 26	39.9°F	37.3°F	39.0°F
Sep 27	38.9°F	39.3°F	39.5°F
Sep 28	39.3°F	40.0°F	39.4°F
Sep 29	38.9°F	38.6°F	39.1°F
Sep 30	38.6°F	39.9°F	39.2°F
Oct 1	38.3°F	38.4°F	38.9°F
Oct 2	38.3°F	37.7°F	38.4°F
Oct 3	38.7°F	38.1°F	38.4°F
Oct 4	39.4°F	37.5°F	38.2°F
Oct 5	39.7°F	37.6°F	38.2°F
Oct 6	39.3°F	37.7°F	38.2°F
Oct 7	39.1°F	37.3°F	37.8°F
Oct 8	39.2°F	36.9°F	38.1°F
Oct 9	38.7°F	36.1°F	37.8°F
Oct 10	37.4°F	36.1°F	37.6°F
Oct 11	37.2°F	36.1°F	37.4°F
Oct 12	37.1°F	35.2°F	37.2°F
Oct 13	37.0°F	35.0°F	37.2°F
Oct 14	36.9°F	35.7°F	37.1°F
Oct 15	36.8°F	36.2°F	37.0°F
Oct 16	36.6°F	35.5°F	36.8°F
Oct 17	36.5°F	35.6°F	36.7°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 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 37.4°F in Autumn.