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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.
Sea temperature in Akranes now

36.4

°F

March 4, 21:32

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

35.6°F

Tomorrow:

36.4°F

Sunrise:

08:27

Sunset:

18:55

Day Length:

10 h. 28 min.

Akranes in March

Minimum:

35.4°F

Average:

38.0°F

Maximum:

39.8°F

Sea water temperature in Akranes today

As of now, in Akranes, the water temperature is 36.4°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 0.3°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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 38.6°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 34.4°F on 2024.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 36.5°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
Feb 18 37.8°F 38.6°F 36.4°F
Feb 19 38.8°F 38.3°F 36.4°F
Feb 20 38.6°F 38.6°F 36.4°F
Feb 21 38.8°F 39.4°F 36.4°F
Feb 22 38.3°F 38.9°F 36.3°F
Feb 23 37.6°F 38.8°F 36.3°F
Feb 24 37.9°F 37.9°F 36.6°F
Feb 25 37.5°F 38.4°F 36.4°F
Feb 26 37.4°F 38.3°F 36.4°F
Feb 27 37.1°F 38.2°F 36.6°F
Feb 28 36.4°F 38.6°F 36.8°F
Mar 1 36.2°F 38.7°F 36.8°F
Mar 2 36.6°F 38.3°F 36.7°F
Mar 3 35.6°F 38.8°F 36.6°F
Mar 4 36.4°F 38.6°F 36.8°F
Mar 5 36.4°F 38.4°F 36.7°F
Mar 6 36.4°F 38.0°F 36.8°F
Mar 7 36.4°F 38.1°F 36.7°F
Mar 8 36.4°F 37.8°F 36.8°F
Mar 9 36.6°F 37.6°F 36.9°F
Mar 10 36.6°F 37.7°F 36.9°F
Mar 11 36.6°F 37.2°F 36.9°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 Akranes by month

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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, 40.5°F in Spring, 51.4°F in Summer, and 46.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Reykjavík 37.9°F 14mi
Kópavogur 37.9°F 15mi
Álftanes 37.8°F 15mi
Hafnarfjörður 38.0°F 18mi
Keflavík 38.7°F 26mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Akranes