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 9.33°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.

48.8

°F

August 14, 11:45

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

49.7°F

Tomorrow:

49.3°F

Sunrise:

07:12

Sunset:

23:05

Day Length:

15 h. 53 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 48.8°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 5.1°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 48.0°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 38.0°F on 2017.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 49.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 49.2°F, while the maximum might reach 50.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Qaqortoq

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 31	45.2°F	41.7°F	42.6°F
Aug 1	46.5°F	41.2°F	42.5°F
Aug 2	47.8°F	38.9°F	42.6°F
Aug 3	46.5°F	40.4°F	42.9°F
Aug 4	45.1°F	42.1°F	42.8°F
Aug 5	44.0°F	40.9°F	42.7°F
Aug 6	45.5°F	41.6°F	42.8°F
Aug 7	46.2°F	43.5°F	42.7°F
Aug 8	46.5°F	42.8°F	42.6°F
Aug 9	47.7°F	43.0°F	42.8°F
Aug 10	48.8°F	43.7°F	43.5°F
Aug 11	50.1°F	43.9°F	43.7°F
Aug 12	50.6°F	44.4°F	44.1°F
Aug 13	49.7°F	44.5°F	44.4°F
Aug 14	48.8°F	43.6°F	43.7°F
Aug 15	49.3°F	43.8°F	44.2°F
Aug 16	49.3°F	44.0°F	44.2°F
Aug 17	49.3°F	43.3°F	44.2°F
Aug 18	49.2°F	42.5°F	44.2°F
Aug 19	49.7°F	44.1°F	44.6°F
Aug 20	50.1°F	46.0°F	45.0°F
Aug 21	49.9°F	46.1°F	44.8°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, 39.8°F in Summer, and 37.8°F in Autumn.