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 5.83°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.

42.5

°F

November 21, 12:59

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

43.2°F

Tomorrow:

42.4°F

Sunrise:

10:20

Sunset:

16:07

Day Length:

5 h. 47 min.

Akranes in November

Minimum:

35.7°F

Average:

37.3°F

Maximum:

39.7°F

Sea water temperature in Akranes today

As of now, in Akranes, the water temperature is 42.5°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 0.2°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 43.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 41.3°F on 2021.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 42.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 41.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 42.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Akranes

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 7	42.3°F	45.0°F	44.0°F
Nov 8	42.9°F	45.2°F	44.0°F
Nov 9	43.0°F	44.9°F	44.2°F
Nov 10	42.8°F	44.9°F	44.0°F
Nov 11	42.7°F	44.5°F	43.9°F
Nov 12	42.5°F	44.5°F	43.6°F
Nov 13	42.5°F	44.9°F	43.7°F
Nov 14	42.2°F	44.2°F	43.4°F
Nov 15	43.8°F	43.9°F	43.3°F
Nov 16	43.0°F	43.7°F	43.1°F
Nov 17	43.2°F	44.2°F	43.1°F
Nov 18	42.9°F	44.0°F	42.9°F
Nov 19	43.1°F	43.9°F	42.8°F
Nov 20	43.2°F	43.4°F	42.7°F
Nov 21	42.5°F	43.1°F	42.7°F
Nov 22	42.4°F	43.1°F	42.6°F
Nov 23	42.4°F	42.8°F	42.6°F
Nov 24	42.2°F	42.8°F	42.5°F
Nov 25	42.2°F	42.9°F	42.4°F
Nov 26	42.0°F	42.7°F	42.2°F
Nov 27	41.9°F	42.6°F	42.1°F
Nov 28	41.8°F	42.5°F	42.0°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	43.0°F	14mi
Kópavogur	43.1°F	15mi
Álftanes	43.3°F	15mi
Hafnarfjörður	43.0°F	18mi
Keflavík	43.0°F	26mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Akranes