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 2.17°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.

35.9

°F

November 13, 18:25

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

35.0°F

Tomorrow:

35.8°F

Sunrise:

11:01

Sunset:

18:35

Day Length:

7 h. 34 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 35.9°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 1.2°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 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 37.8°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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 35.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 35.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 35.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Qaqortoq

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 30	37.0°F	34.6°F	35.7°F
Oct 31	36.7°F	33.9°F	35.5°F
Nov 1	36.6°F	34.0°F	35.6°F
Nov 2	35.7°F	33.7°F	35.5°F
Nov 3	35.6°F	33.8°F	35.5°F
Nov 4	35.2°F	33.1°F	35.2°F
Nov 5	34.1°F	32.5°F	34.9°F
Nov 6	34.6°F	33.6°F	34.7°F
Nov 7	36.6°F	32.5°F	34.9°F
Nov 8	37.1°F	33.2°F	34.9°F
Nov 9	36.1°F	33.2°F	35.0°F
Nov 10	36.3°F	33.4°F	35.1°F
Nov 11	36.1°F	33.4°F	35.2°F
Nov 12	35.0°F	33.0°F	34.7°F
Nov 13	35.9°F	33.0°F	34.7°F
Nov 14	35.8°F	32.9°F	34.6°F
Nov 15	35.7°F	32.5°F	34.5°F
Nov 16	35.5°F	32.0°F	34.3°F
Nov 17	35.5°F	32.0°F	34.3°F
Nov 18	35.4°F	32.0°F	34.2°F
Nov 19	35.1°F	32.2°F	33.9°F
Nov 20	35.1°F	32.0°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, 32.4°F in Spring, 39.2°F in Summer, and 37.5°F in Autumn.