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 7.36°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.

45.2

°F

July 31, 11:17

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

46.1°F

Tomorrow:

44.9°F

Sunrise:

06:37

Sunset:

23:43

Day Length:

17 h. 6 min.

Qaqortoq in August

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.3°F

Maximum:

33.6°F

Sea water temperature in Qaqortoq today

As of now, in Qaqortoq, the water temperature is 45.2°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 2.9°F higher 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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 49.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 33.5°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 45.2°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
Jul 17	46.0°F	41.5°F	40.8°F
Jul 18	47.0°F	41.1°F	41.0°F
Jul 19	47.4°F	40.9°F	40.9°F
Jul 20	46.9°F	41.1°F	40.9°F
Jul 21	46.0°F	41.3°F	40.9°F
Jul 22	45.0°F	41.4°F	41.3°F
Jul 23	44.1°F	42.9°F	41.9°F
Jul 24	44.8°F	43.3°F	40.9°F
Jul 25	43.3°F	42.9°F	40.7°F
Jul 26	44.7°F	42.2°F	40.7°F
Jul 27	45.1°F	42.6°F	41.1°F
Jul 28	46.7°F	40.9°F	40.9°F
Jul 29	47.2°F	40.9°F	41.1°F
Jul 30	46.1°F	41.5°F	41.5°F
Jul 31	45.2°F	41.7°F	42.4°F
Aug 1	44.9°F	41.2°F	42.0°F
Aug 2	44.9°F	38.9°F	42.1°F
Aug 3	45.4°F	40.4°F	42.5°F
Aug 4	45.4°F	42.1°F	42.5°F
Aug 5	45.4°F	40.9°F	42.5°F
Aug 6	45.4°F	41.6°F	42.5°F
Aug 7	45.3°F	43.5°F	42.4°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, 32.5°F in Spring, 39.8°F in Summer, and 37.8°F in Autumn.