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 0.86°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.

33.5

°F

May 31, 11:42

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

34.0°F

Tomorrow:

33.3°F

Sunrise:

Sunset:

Day Length:

Qaqortoq in June

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.2°F

Maximum:

33.0°F

Sea water temperature in Qaqortoq today

As of now, in Qaqortoq, the water temperature is 33.5°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 0.4°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable 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 35.3°F on 2020, 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 33.8°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
May 17	33.3°F	33.8°F	33.3°F
May 18	32.9°F	34.1°F	33.2°F
May 19	33.3°F	33.8°F	33.3°F
May 20	33.3°F	33.7°F	33.6°F
May 21	33.0°F	33.5°F	33.7°F
May 22	32.8°F	33.1°F	33.6°F
May 23	32.7°F	32.1°F	33.6°F
May 24	34.1°F	34.6°F	34.0°F
May 25	33.8°F	35.4°F	34.4°F
May 26	33.2°F	36.3°F	34.1°F
May 27	33.9°F	35.7°F	34.0°F
May 28	36.1°F	35.1°F	33.9°F
May 29	34.8°F	34.3°F	33.6°F
May 30	34.0°F	33.8°F	33.4°F
May 31	33.5°F	33.4°F	33.1°F
Jun 1	33.3°F	33.2°F	32.8°F
Jun 2	33.4°F	34.3°F	33.0°F
Jun 3	33.4°F	34.3°F	33.0°F
Jun 4	33.8°F	33.6°F	33.4°F
Jun 5	34.1°F	33.3°F	33.6°F
Jun 6	34.2°F	33.2°F	33.7°F
Jun 7	34.3°F	35.4°F	33.9°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.