What is the current water temperature in Tasiilaq?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Tasiilaq?

As of now, in Tasiilaq, the water temperature is 6.39°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 Tasiilaq

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Tasiilaq. 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.

43.5

°F

September 1, 00:17

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

43.6°F

Tomorrow:

43.6°F

Sunrise:

07:06

Sunset:

21:53

Day Length:

14 h. 47 min.

Tasiilaq in September

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.3°F

Maximum:

34.8°F

Sea water temperature in Tasiilaq today

As of now, in Tasiilaq, the water temperature is 43.5°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 3.7°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 43.5°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 36.0°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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 43.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 42.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 43.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Tasiilaq

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 18	44.9°F	41.3°F	40.1°F
Aug 19	45.4°F	41.2°F	41.0°F
Aug 20	44.0°F	40.2°F	40.7°F
Aug 21	44.2°F	40.8°F	40.8°F
Aug 22	42.6°F	40.6°F	40.5°F
Aug 23	41.8°F	40.0°F	40.7°F
Aug 24	41.9°F	41.1°F	40.4°F
Aug 25	43.0°F	40.7°F	40.7°F
Aug 26	40.7°F	40.2°F	40.4°F
Aug 27	41.9°F	39.9°F	40.4°F
Aug 28	39.6°F	39.6°F	39.9°F
Aug 29	40.2°F	39.3°F	40.3°F
Aug 30	43.8°F	39.4°F	40.4°F
Aug 31	43.6°F	39.1°F	39.9°F
Sep 1	43.5°F	39.4°F	39.8°F
Sep 2	43.6°F	42.1°F	39.9°F
Sep 3	43.0°F	40.7°F	39.3°F
Sep 4	43.1°F	40.5°F	39.4°F
Sep 5	43.1°F	40.3°F	39.5°F
Sep 6	42.9°F	39.9°F	39.3°F
Sep 7	43.4°F	41.4°F	39.7°F
Sep 8	42.6°F	40.5°F	38.9°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 Tasiilaq by month

In an average year, Tasiilaq offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Tasiilaq was recorded on August 11, 2016, reaching a 46.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 1, 2017, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 32.3°F in Winter, 32.1°F in Spring, 36.4°F in Summer, and 35.2°F in Autumn.