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 12.55°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.

54.6

°F

August 29, 19:04

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

54.7°F

Tomorrow:

54.6°F

Sunrise:

06:00

Sunset:

20:57

Day Length:

14 h. 57 min.

Akranes in September

Minimum:

35.0°F

Average:

37.2°F

Maximum:

39.1°F

Sea water temperature in Akranes today

As of now, in Akranes, the water temperature is 54.6°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 2.6°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 55.2°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 49.6°F on 2024.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 54.4°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
Aug 15	52.9°F	51.8°F	53.2°F
Aug 16	52.3°F	52.7°F	53.0°F
Aug 17	52.6°F	52.2°F	52.9°F
Aug 18	52.5°F	52.2°F	52.8°F
Aug 19	54.3°F	51.9°F	52.9°F
Aug 20	54.1°F	51.3°F	52.8°F
Aug 21	54.8°F	51.4°F	53.0°F
Aug 22	53.8°F	51.5°F	52.6°F
Aug 23	54.1°F	51.5°F	52.8°F
Aug 24	54.2°F	51.3°F	52.8°F
Aug 25	53.6°F	51.3°F	52.6°F
Aug 26	54.8°F	48.6°F	52.3°F
Aug 27	54.7°F	48.8°F	52.2°F
Aug 28	54.7°F	48.9°F	52.1°F
Aug 29	54.6°F	49.6°F	51.9°F
Aug 30	54.6°F	49.7°F	52.0°F
Aug 31	54.5°F	50.3°F	51.8°F
Sep 1	54.6°F	50.6°F	51.9°F
Sep 2	54.4°F	50.2°F	51.7°F
Sep 3	54.1°F	49.7°F	51.5°F
Sep 4	54.1°F	49.9°F	51.4°F
Sep 5	54.2°F	50.0°F	51.6°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, 40.4°F in Spring, 51.2°F in Summer, and 46.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Reykjavík	54.9°F	14mi
Kópavogur	54.9°F	15mi
Álftanes	54.8°F	15mi
Hafnarfjörður	54.7°F	18mi
Keflavík	53.9°F	26mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Akranes