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 4.06°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.

39.3

°F

August 29, 18:14

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

39.6°F

Tomorrow:

39.1°F

Sunrise:

06:57

Sunset:

22:04

Day Length:

15 h. 7 min.

Tasiilaq in September

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.6°F

Maximum:

35.9°F

Sea water temperature in Tasiilaq today

As of now, in Tasiilaq, the water temperature is 39.3°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 0.6°F lower 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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. 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 45.1°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 35.8°F on 2015.

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 38.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 38.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 39.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Tasiilaq

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 15	41.6°F	36.1°F	39.7°F
Aug 16	41.3°F	36.2°F	39.2°F
Aug 17	42.1°F	36.4°F	39.7°F
Aug 18	41.3°F	36.4°F	39.2°F
Aug 19	41.2°F	38.3°F	40.2°F
Aug 20	40.2°F	37.1°F	39.9°F
Aug 21	40.8°F	36.9°F	39.9°F
Aug 22	40.6°F	36.3°F	39.8°F
Aug 23	40.0°F	37.7°F	40.1°F
Aug 24	41.1°F	37.1°F	39.8°F
Aug 25	40.7°F	38.2°F	40.0°F
Aug 26	40.2°F	37.5°F	39.9°F
Aug 27	39.9°F	37.7°F	39.9°F
Aug 28	39.6°F	36.4°F	39.6°F
Aug 29	39.3°F	36.2°F	40.0°F
Aug 30	39.1°F	36.1°F	39.7°F
Aug 31	39.0°F	36.1°F	39.7°F
Sep 1	38.9°F	36.0°F	39.5°F
Sep 2	38.7°F	36.7°F	39.3°F
Sep 3	38.2°F	36.4°F	38.8°F
Sep 4	38.2°F	36.5°F	38.9°F
Sep 5	38.3°F	36.3°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 32.5°F in Winter, 32.1°F in Spring, 36.2°F in Summer, and 35.0°F in Autumn.