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 0.0°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.

32.0

°F

November 21, 10:51

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

32.0°F

Tomorrow:

32.0°F

Sunrise:

11:24

Sunset:

18:16

Day Length:

6 h. 52 min.

Qaqortoq in November

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.1°F

Maximum:

32.7°F

Sea water temperature in Qaqortoq today

As of now, in Qaqortoq, the water temperature is 32.0°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 1.9°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 stay about the same.

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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 36.2°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 32.0°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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 32.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 32.0°F, while the maximum might reach 34.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Qaqortoq

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 7	32.5°F	33.7°F	34.6°F
Nov 8	33.2°F	33.5°F	34.5°F
Nov 9	33.3°F	33.4°F	34.7°F
Nov 10	33.5°F	34.9°F	34.9°F
Nov 11	33.6°F	34.5°F	34.9°F
Nov 12	33.2°F	34.1°F	34.6°F
Nov 13	33.2°F	34.2°F	34.6°F
Nov 14	33.2°F	34.3°F	34.5°F
Nov 15	32.5°F	34.2°F	34.4°F
Nov 16	32.0°F	33.3°F	34.3°F
Nov 17	32.0°F	33.8°F	34.3°F
Nov 18	32.0°F	34.4°F	34.1°F
Nov 19	32.2°F	33.9°F	33.9°F
Nov 20	32.0°F	34.1°F	33.8°F
Nov 21	32.0°F	33.7°F	33.9°F
Nov 22	32.0°F	34.4°F	34.0°F
Nov 23	32.2°F	34.5°F	34.1°F
Nov 24	32.0°F	34.2°F	34.0°F
Nov 25	32.0°F	33.8°F	33.9°F
Nov 26	33.7°F	33.7°F	33.7°F
Nov 27	33.8°F	33.6°F	33.8°F
Nov 28	34.0°F	33.3°F	34.0°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, 38.9°F in Summer, and 37.3°F in Autumn.