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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

45.6

°F

August 29, 18:08

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

44.9°F

Tomorrow:

45.2°F

Sunrise:

07:49

Sunset:

22:20

Day Length:

14 h. 31 min.

Qaqortoq in September

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 45.6°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 2.1°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 48.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 38.9°F on 2017.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 44.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 44.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 45.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Qaqortoq

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 15 43.8°F 44.3°F 43.6°F
Aug 16 44.0°F 45.7°F 43.7°F
Aug 17 43.3°F 44.8°F 43.7°F
Aug 18 42.5°F 45.5°F 43.7°F
Aug 19 44.1°F 45.4°F 44.2°F
Aug 20 46.0°F 45.6°F 44.5°F
Aug 21 46.1°F 44.2°F 44.4°F
Aug 22 47.7°F 43.1°F 44.6°F
Aug 23 46.5°F 42.5°F 44.2°F
Aug 24 45.3°F 44.1°F 44.4°F
Aug 25 43.7°F 44.4°F 44.1°F
Aug 26 43.9°F 44.7°F 43.7°F
Aug 27 44.0°F 45.2°F 43.5°F
Aug 28 44.9°F 44.9°F 43.7°F
Aug 29 45.6°F 43.5°F 43.5°F
Aug 30 45.2°F 41.4°F 43.1°F
Aug 31 45.0°F 42.0°F 43.0°F
Sep 1 45.0°F 42.0°F 43.0°F
Sep 2 44.6°F 41.2°F 42.5°F
Sep 3 44.6°F 42.7°F 42.5°F
Sep 4 44.3°F 42.4°F 42.2°F
Sep 5 44.2°F 41.9°F 42.1°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.