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 11.69°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.

53.0

°F

August 22, 18:50

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

53.0°F

Tomorrow:

53.2°F

Sunrise:

05:39

Sunset:

21:22

Day Length:

15 h. 43 min.

Akranes in August

Minimum:

34.9°F

Average:

37.5°F

Maximum:

40.3°F

Sea water temperature in Akranes today

As of now, in Akranes, the water temperature is 53.0°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 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 55.0°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 51.0°F on 2022.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 52.8°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 8	53.9°F	53.5°F	53.6°F
Aug 9	51.9°F	53.5°F	53.6°F
Aug 10	52.0°F	53.6°F	53.7°F
Aug 11	52.3°F	53.5°F	53.7°F
Aug 12	52.1°F	52.9°F	53.3°F
Aug 13	51.8°F	53.0°F	53.4°F
Aug 14	52.8°F	52.9°F	53.3°F
Aug 15	52.2°F	52.9°F	53.4°F
Aug 16	52.4°F	52.3°F	53.2°F
Aug 17	53.1°F	52.6°F	53.1°F
Aug 18	52.6°F	52.5°F	53.0°F
Aug 19	52.9°F	54.3°F	53.0°F
Aug 20	53.0°F	54.1°F	53.0°F
Aug 21	53.0°F	54.8°F	53.1°F
Aug 22	53.0°F	53.8°F	52.8°F
Aug 23	53.2°F	54.1°F	53.0°F
Aug 24	53.2°F	54.2°F	52.9°F
Aug 25	52.9°F	53.6°F	52.7°F
Aug 26	52.7°F	54.8°F	52.4°F
Aug 27	52.6°F	54.7°F	52.4°F
Aug 28	52.5°F	54.7°F	52.3°F
Aug 29	52.6°F	54.6°F	52.3°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 46.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Reykjavík	54.0°F	14mi
Kópavogur	53.9°F	15mi
Álftanes	53.8°F	15mi
Hafnarfjörður	53.9°F	18mi
Keflavík	53.0°F	26mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Akranes