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 0.95°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.

33.7

°F

December 14, 21:07

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

33.2°F

Tomorrow:

33.5°F

Sunrise:

12:46

Sunset:

16:04

Day Length:

3 h. 18 min.

Tasiilaq in December

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.7°F

Maximum:

35.5°F

Sea water temperature in Tasiilaq today

As of now, in Tasiilaq, the water temperature is 33.7°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 0.8°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 34.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2021.

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 33.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Tasiilaq

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 30	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.3°F
Dec 1	32.4°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
Dec 2	33.8°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
Dec 3	34.8°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
Dec 4	34.5°F	32.0°F	33.0°F
Dec 5	34.3°F	32.0°F	33.0°F
Dec 6	34.1°F	32.1°F	33.2°F
Dec 7	34.1°F	32.0°F	33.4°F
Dec 8	33.4°F	32.5°F	33.4°F
Dec 9	32.9°F	32.6°F	33.3°F
Dec 10	33.9°F	33.7°F	33.8°F
Dec 11	33.1°F	32.4°F	32.9°F
Dec 12	33.0°F	32.4°F	32.6°F
Dec 13	33.2°F	32.0°F	32.7°F
Dec 14	33.7°F	32.5°F	32.9°F
Dec 15	33.5°F	32.3°F	32.7°F
Dec 16	33.4°F	32.3°F	32.6°F
Dec 17	33.6°F	32.0°F	32.8°F
Dec 18	33.8°F	32.0°F	33.1°F
Dec 19	33.5°F	32.0°F	32.7°F
Dec 20	34.1°F	32.3°F	33.3°F
Dec 21	34.1°F	32.4°F	33.3°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 32.5°F in Winter, 32.1°F in Spring, 36.2°F in Summer, and 35.1°F in Autumn.