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 1.15°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.

34.1

°F

May 18, 13:09

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

33.8°F

Tomorrow:

34.2°F

Sunrise:

06:14

Sunset:

23:48

Day Length:

17 h. 34 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 34.1°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 1.0°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 stay about the same.

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 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 35.6°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest 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 34.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 34.2°F, while the maximum might reach 35.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Qaqortoq

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 4	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
May 5	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.4°F
May 6	32.0°F	32.2°F	32.4°F
May 7	32.0°F	32.6°F	32.6°F
May 8	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
May 9	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
May 10	32.3°F	32.0°F	32.9°F
May 11	32.3°F	32.0°F	32.9°F
May 12	32.5°F	32.2°F	33.1°F
May 13	32.1°F	32.1°F	33.0°F
May 14	32.5°F	31.9°F	32.8°F
May 15	32.2°F	33.6°F	32.9°F
May 16	33.8°F	34.2°F	33.2°F
May 17	33.8°F	34.4°F	33.2°F
May 18	34.1°F	33.7°F	33.0°F
May 19	34.2°F	33.5°F	33.1°F
May 20	34.5°F	34.0°F	33.5°F
May 21	34.6°F	33.9°F	33.6°F
May 22	34.6°F	35.0°F	33.6°F
May 23	34.7°F	36.0°F	33.7°F
May 24	34.8°F	36.2°F	33.7°F
May 25	35.1°F	37.8°F	34.1°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, 39.1°F in Summer, and 37.4°F in Autumn.