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 0.48°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.

32.9

°F

January 15, 22:52

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

33.2°F

Tomorrow:

32.9°F

Sunrise:

11:57

Sunset:

18:32

Day Length:

6 h. 35 min.

Qaqortoq in January

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.3°F

Maximum:

33.7°F

Sea water temperature in Qaqortoq today

As of now, in Qaqortoq, the water temperature is 32.9°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 0.9°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 32.0°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 32.9°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
Jan 1	33.4°F	32.0°F	32.3°F
Jan 2	33.1°F	32.0°F	32.4°F
Jan 3	32.8°F	32.0°F	32.3°F
Jan 4	32.5°F	32.0°F	32.2°F
Jan 5	32.5°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Jan 6	32.7°F	32.0°F	32.2°F
Jan 7	32.8°F	32.0°F	32.2°F
Jan 8	32.4°F	32.0°F	32.3°F
Jan 9	32.8°F	32.0°F	32.3°F
Jan 10	32.7°F	32.0°F	32.2°F
Jan 11	32.5°F	32.0°F	32.2°F
Jan 12	32.2°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Jan 13	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Jan 14	33.2°F	32.0°F	32.2°F
Jan 15	32.9°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Jan 16	32.9°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Jan 17	32.9°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Jan 18	32.9°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Jan 19	32.9°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Jan 20	32.9°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Jan 21	32.9°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Jan 22	32.9°F	32.0°F	32.0°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.