Water temperature in Qaqortoq
42.8
°F
August 8, 18:18
Trend:
stableYesterday:
43.5°FTomorrow:
43.0°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
16 h. 24 min.Qaqortoq in August
Minimum:
32.0°FAverage:
32.3°FMaximum:
33.6°FSea water temperature in Qaqortoq today
As of now, in Qaqortoq, the water temperature is 42.8°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 rise a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 45.0°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 37.4°F on 2017.
Daily water temperature in Qaqortoq
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 42.9°F | 41.7°F | 39.9°F |
| Jul 26 | 42.2°F | 42.9°F | 39.8°F |
| Jul 27 | 42.6°F | 43.5°F | 40.1°F |
| Jul 28 | 40.9°F | 42.0°F | 39.9°F |
| Jul 29 | 40.9°F | 44.4°F | 40.0°F |
| Jul 30 | 41.5°F | 44.1°F | 40.5°F |
| Jul 31 | 41.7°F | 44.0°F | 42.0°F |
| Aug 1 | 41.2°F | 42.9°F | 41.7°F |
| Aug 2 | 38.9°F | 43.1°F | 41.9°F |
| Aug 3 | 40.4°F | 44.5°F | 42.3°F |
| Aug 4 | 42.1°F | 45.6°F | 42.3°F |
| Aug 5 | 40.9°F | 45.4°F | 42.2°F |
| Aug 6 | 41.6°F | 44.7°F | 42.2°F |
| Aug 7 | 43.5°F | 43.6°F | 42.1°F |
| Aug 8 | 42.8°F | 43.2°F | 41.9°F |
| Aug 9 | 43.0°F | 42.7°F | 42.0°F |
| Aug 10 | 43.4°F | 43.2°F | 42.5°F |
| Aug 11 | 43.4°F | 43.2°F | 42.5°F |
| Aug 12 | 43.8°F | 43.5°F | 42.8°F |
| Aug 13 | 44.1°F | 43.8°F | 43.1°F |
| Aug 14 | 44.1°F | 43.9°F | 43.1°F |
| Aug 15 | 44.5°F | 44.3°F | 43.6°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.