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 3.42°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.

38.2

°F

October 16, 11:57

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

38.1°F

Tomorrow:

38.0°F

Sunrise:

09:47

Sunset:

19:51

Day Length:

10 h. 4 min.

Qaqortoq in October

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.2°F

Maximum:

32.9°F

Sea water temperature in Qaqortoq today

As of now, in Qaqortoq, the water temperature is 38.2°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 1.4°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 40.1°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 34.1°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 37.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 37.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 38.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Qaqortoq

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 2	38.3°F	37.7°F	38.4°F
Oct 3	38.7°F	38.1°F	38.4°F
Oct 4	39.4°F	37.5°F	38.2°F
Oct 5	39.7°F	37.6°F	38.2°F
Oct 6	39.3°F	37.7°F	38.2°F
Oct 7	39.1°F	37.3°F	37.8°F
Oct 8	39.2°F	36.9°F	38.1°F
Oct 9	38.7°F	36.1°F	37.8°F
Oct 10	37.4°F	36.1°F	37.6°F
Oct 11	38.6°F	36.1°F	37.5°F
Oct 12	38.1°F	35.2°F	37.3°F
Oct 13	37.7°F	35.0°F	37.2°F
Oct 14	37.2°F	35.7°F	37.1°F
Oct 15	38.1°F	36.2°F	37.1°F
Oct 16	38.2°F	35.5°F	36.8°F
Oct 17	38.0°F	35.6°F	36.7°F
Oct 18	37.9°F	35.5°F	36.5°F
Oct 19	37.9°F	34.9°F	36.5°F
Oct 20	37.8°F	34.4°F	36.4°F
Oct 21	37.6°F	34.9°F	36.2°F
Oct 22	37.4°F	34.1°F	36.0°F
Oct 23	37.1°F	33.4°F	35.8°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 37.4°F in Autumn.