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 0.11°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.

32.2

°F

April 30, 19:09

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

32.2°F

Tomorrow:

32.4°F

Sunrise:

07:02

Sunset:

23:03

Day Length:

16 h. 1 min.

Qaqortoq in May

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 32.2°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 0.2°F lower 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 rise 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 33.9°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2016.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 32.3°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
Apr 16	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Apr 17	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Apr 18	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Apr 19	32.2°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Apr 20	32.8°F	32.0°F	32.3°F
Apr 21	32.5°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Apr 22	33.4°F	32.0°F	32.2°F
Apr 23	32.9°F	32.0°F	32.4°F
Apr 24	33.9°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
Apr 25	34.0°F	32.0°F	32.4°F
Apr 26	34.3°F	32.0°F	32.4°F
Apr 27	33.9°F	32.0°F	32.3°F
Apr 28	32.3°F	32.0°F	32.3°F
Apr 29	32.2°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
Apr 30	32.2°F	32.0°F	32.4°F
May 1	32.4°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
May 2	32.2°F	32.0°F	32.4°F
May 3	32.6°F	32.0°F	32.8°F
May 4	32.3°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
May 5	32.3°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
May 6	32.3°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
May 7	32.4°F	32.0°F	32.6°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, 39.6°F in Summer, and 37.8°F in Autumn.