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 2.29°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.

36.1

°F

November 16, 20:14

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

36.9°F

Tomorrow:

36.1°F

Sunrise:

11:08

Sunset:

18:28

Day Length:

7 h. 20 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 36.1°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 1.8°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 37.1°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2024.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 35.8°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
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	33.1°F	34.8°F
Nov 14	37.7°F	33.2°F	35.0°F
Nov 15	36.9°F	32.5°F	34.7°F
Nov 16	36.1°F	32.0°F	34.3°F
Nov 17	36.1°F	32.0°F	34.3°F
Nov 18	36.0°F	32.0°F	34.2°F
Nov 19	35.7°F	32.2°F	33.9°F
Nov 20	35.7°F	32.0°F	33.9°F
Nov 21	35.6°F	32.0°F	33.8°F
Nov 22	35.7°F	32.6°F	33.9°F
Nov 23	35.9°F	32.5°F	34.1°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.