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 0.0°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.

32.0

°F

March 15, 19:07

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

32.0°F

Tomorrow:

32.0°F

Sunrise:

09:22

Sunset:

21:06

Day Length:

11 h. 44 min.

Qaqortoq in March

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.2°F

Maximum:

33.5°F

Sea water temperature in Qaqortoq today

As of now, in Qaqortoq, the water temperature is 32.0°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 about the same as 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 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 32.0°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 32.0°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
Mar 1	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Mar 2	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Mar 3	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Mar 4	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Mar 5	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Mar 6	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Mar 7	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Mar 8	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Mar 9	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Mar 10	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Mar 11	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Mar 12	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Mar 13	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Mar 14	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Mar 15	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Mar 16	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Mar 17	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Mar 18	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Mar 19	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Mar 20	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Mar 21	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Mar 22	32.0°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, 32.4°F in Spring, 39.1°F in Summer, and 37.4°F in Autumn.