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 1.67°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.

35.0

°F

December 7, 21:41

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

33.2°F

Tomorrow:

35.2°F

Sunrise:

11:56

Sunset:

17:54

Day Length:

5 h. 58 min.

Qaqortoq in December

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 35.0°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 2.3°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 34.4°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2020.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 35.2°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
Nov 23	33.9°F	32.5°F	34.0°F
Nov 24	33.6°F	32.6°F	33.9°F
Nov 25	33.5°F	32.0°F	33.8°F
Nov 26	33.9°F	32.0°F	33.6°F
Nov 27	34.6°F	32.0°F	33.8°F
Nov 28	34.1°F	32.0°F	33.9°F
Nov 29	34.1°F	32.0°F	33.7°F
Nov 30	33.9°F	32.1°F	33.4°F
Dec 1	33.8°F	32.0°F	33.4°F
Dec 2	33.8°F	32.0°F	33.4°F
Dec 3	34.3°F	32.0°F	33.4°F
Dec 4	34.1°F	32.0°F	33.3°F
Dec 5	33.8°F	32.0°F	33.1°F
Dec 6	33.2°F	32.0°F	32.9°F
Dec 7	35.0°F	32.0°F	32.7°F
Dec 8	35.2°F	32.0°F	32.9°F
Dec 9	35.2°F	32.0°F	32.9°F
Dec 10	35.1°F	32.0°F	32.8°F
Dec 11	35.4°F	32.0°F	33.1°F
Dec 12	35.2°F	32.0°F	32.9°F
Dec 13	35.1°F	32.0°F	32.8°F
Dec 14	35.0°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, 32.4°F in Spring, 39.2°F in Summer, and 37.5°F in Autumn.