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 2.82°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.

37.1

°F

December 22, 05:54

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

36.9°F

Tomorrow:

37.0°F

Sunrise:

11:27

Sunset:

15:28

Day Length:

4 h. 1 min.

Akranes in December

Minimum:

34.0°F

Average:

37.1°F

Maximum:

39.5°F

Sea water temperature in Akranes today

As of now, in Akranes, the water temperature is 37.1°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 1.8°F lower 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 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 39.8°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 36.6°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 36.9°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
Dec 8	39.7°F	42.6°F	40.0°F
Dec 9	39.5°F	42.6°F	39.9°F
Dec 10	39.3°F	41.9°F	39.6°F
Dec 11	38.7°F	41.8°F	39.3°F
Dec 12	38.6°F	40.6°F	39.1°F
Dec 13	38.9°F	40.3°F	39.1°F
Dec 14	38.3°F	40.2°F	39.0°F
Dec 15	37.9°F	39.7°F	38.8°F
Dec 16	37.6°F	40.2°F	38.8°F
Dec 17	37.4°F	39.8°F	38.6°F
Dec 18	37.6°F	39.9°F	38.7°F
Dec 19	37.2°F	39.8°F	38.7°F
Dec 20	37.3°F	39.6°F	38.5°F
Dec 21	36.9°F	40.0°F	38.6°F
Dec 22	37.1°F	39.5°F	38.8°F
Dec 23	37.0°F	39.8°F	38.8°F
Dec 24	37.1°F	39.7°F	38.8°F
Dec 25	37.1°F	39.9°F	38.8°F
Dec 26	36.9°F	39.7°F	38.7°F
Dec 27	36.8°F	38.9°F	38.5°F
Dec 28	36.7°F	39.7°F	38.5°F
Dec 29	36.6°F	39.5°F	38.4°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 37.6°F in Winter, 40.3°F in Spring, 51.3°F in Summer, and 46.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Reykjavík	36.5°F	14mi
Kópavogur	36.6°F	15mi
Álftanes	36.8°F	15mi
Hafnarfjörður	36.7°F	18mi
Keflavík	40.7°F	26mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Akranes