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 0.22°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.

32.4

°F

December 22, 03:02

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

32.4°F

Tomorrow:

32.2°F

Sunrise:

12:56

Sunset:

16:03

Day Length:

3 h. 7 min.

Tasiilaq in December

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.8°F

Maximum:

35.5°F

Sea water temperature in Tasiilaq today

As of now, in Tasiilaq, the water temperature is 32.4°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 1.1°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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 35.8°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 31.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 31.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 32.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Tasiilaq

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	32.5°F	33.7°F	33.3°F
Dec 9	32.6°F	33.5°F	33.2°F
Dec 10	33.7°F	33.9°F	33.7°F
Dec 11	32.4°F	32.5°F	32.8°F
Dec 12	32.4°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
Dec 13	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
Dec 14	32.5°F	32.0°F	32.8°F
Dec 15	32.3°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
Dec 16	32.3°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
Dec 17	32.0°F	32.6°F	32.7°F
Dec 18	32.0°F	33.3°F	33.0°F
Dec 19	32.0°F	32.9°F	32.8°F
Dec 20	32.3°F	33.5°F	33.4°F
Dec 21	32.4°F	33.5°F	33.5°F
Dec 22	32.4°F	32.8°F	33.5°F
Dec 23	32.2°F	32.2°F	33.3°F
Dec 24	32.3°F	32.0°F	33.4°F
Dec 25	31.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Dec 26	31.1°F	32.0°F	32.2°F
Dec 27	31.2°F	32.0°F	32.3°F
Dec 28	31.1°F	32.0°F	32.2°F
Dec 29	31.1°F	32.0°F	32.2°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, 36.3°F in Summer, and 35.0°F in Autumn.