What is the current water temperature in Akranes?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Akranes?

As of now, in Akranes, the water temperature is 8.62°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 Akranes

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Akranes. 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.

47.5

°F

October 17, 22:21

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

47.8°F

Tomorrow:

47.4°F

Sunrise:

08:24

Sunset:

18:02

Day Length:

9 h. 38 min.

Akranes in October

Minimum:

35.1°F

Average:

37.7°F

Maximum:

40.4°F

Sea water temperature in Akranes today

As of now, in Akranes, the water temperature is 47.5°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 1.0°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

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 48.2°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 44.7°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 47.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Akranes

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 3	49.5°F	49.8°F	48.6°F
Oct 4	49.1°F	49.9°F	48.4°F
Oct 5	49.1°F	49.6°F	48.3°F
Oct 6	48.8°F	49.5°F	48.1°F
Oct 7	49.0°F	49.3°F	48.0°F
Oct 8	48.4°F	49.3°F	47.8°F
Oct 9	48.7°F	49.0°F	47.7°F
Oct 10	48.5°F	48.6°F	47.6°F
Oct 11	48.3°F	48.6°F	47.5°F
Oct 12	48.0°F	48.7°F	47.3°F
Oct 13	48.4°F	48.1°F	47.2°F
Oct 14	48.7°F	48.0°F	47.0°F
Oct 15	48.3°F	46.6°F	46.8°F
Oct 16	47.8°F	46.4°F	46.7°F
Oct 17	47.5°F	46.8°F	46.5°F
Oct 18	47.4°F	47.0°F	46.4°F
Oct 19	47.4°F	46.8°F	46.4°F
Oct 20	47.4°F	47.6°F	46.3°F
Oct 21	47.4°F	47.7°F	46.3°F
Oct 22	47.2°F	48.0°F	46.2°F
Oct 23	47.0°F	47.9°F	46.0°F
Oct 24	46.8°F	47.8°F	45.8°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 Akranes by month

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

The warmest water in Akranes was recorded on August 15, 2021, reaching a 56.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 1, 2023, dipping to 32.9°F. The average readings by season are 37.7°F in Winter, 40.4°F in Spring, 51.4°F in Summer, and 47.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Reykjavík	47.4°F	14mi
Kópavogur	47.4°F	15mi
Álftanes	47.7°F	15mi
Hafnarfjörður	47.5°F	18mi
Keflavík	48.3°F	26mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Akranes