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 7.17°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.

44.9

°F

August 28, 12:28

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

44.4°F

Tomorrow:

44.9°F

Sunrise:

07:47

Sunset:

22:23

Day Length:

14 h. 36 min.

Qaqortoq in September

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.3°F

Maximum:

32.9°F

Sea water temperature in Qaqortoq today

As of now, in Qaqortoq, the water temperature is 44.9°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 0.8°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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 48.4°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 38.6°F on 2017.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 44.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 43.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 44.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Qaqortoq

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 14	48.8°F	43.6°F	44.2°F
Aug 15	47.2°F	43.8°F	44.5°F
Aug 16	46.9°F	44.0°F	44.5°F
Aug 17	48.0°F	43.3°F	44.5°F
Aug 18	48.4°F	42.5°F	44.5°F
Aug 19	48.3°F	44.1°F	44.9°F
Aug 20	50.2°F	46.0°F	45.4°F
Aug 21	47.0°F	46.1°F	45.0°F
Aug 22	46.3°F	47.7°F	45.1°F
Aug 23	43.5°F	46.5°F	44.4°F
Aug 24	44.7°F	45.3°F	44.7°F
Aug 25	46.6°F	43.7°F	44.6°F
Aug 26	45.1°F	43.9°F	44.0°F
Aug 27	44.4°F	44.0°F	43.8°F
Aug 28	44.9°F	44.9°F	44.1°F
Aug 29	44.9°F	45.6°F	44.1°F
Aug 30	44.4°F	44.5°F	43.6°F
Aug 31	44.4°F	45.2°F	43.6°F
Sep 1	44.3°F	43.7°F	43.4°F
Sep 2	43.9°F	43.1°F	43.1°F
Sep 3	43.8°F	43.5°F	43.0°F
Sep 4	43.5°F	43.3°F	42.7°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, 39.9°F in Summer, and 37.8°F in Autumn.