Akranes in August
Find out everything about the water temperature in Akranes in August. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in August for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in August
Minimum:
48.6 °F
Average:
52.8 °F
Maximum:
56.8 °F
Sea water temperature in Akranes in August
In the city of Akranes, the month of August is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 48.6°F on August 26, 2024, with an average temperature being 52.8°F and a maximum temperature reaching 56.8°F on August 15, 2021.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | 52.8°F | 52.5°F | 52.1°F |
| Aug 2 | 52.9°F | 52.0°F | 53.9°F |
| Aug 3 | 53.0°F | 52.1°F | 53.5°F |
| Aug 4 | 53.0°F | 52.5°F | 54.1°F |
| Aug 5 | 53.2°F | 52.6°F | 54.1°F |
| Aug 6 | 53.3°F | 52.1°F | 54.1°F |
| Aug 7 | 53.4°F | 52.1°F | 54.3°F |
| Aug 8 | 53.3°F | 52.1°F | 54.1°F |
| Aug 9 | 53.5°F | 52.1°F | 55.7°F |
| Aug 10 | 53.6°F | 52.2°F | 55.3°F |
| Aug 11 | 53.4°F | 52.1°F | 55.3°F |
| Aug 12 | 53.2°F | 51.9°F | 54.9°F |
| Aug 13 | 53.4°F | 52.1°F | 56.4°F |
| Aug 14 | 53.2°F | 51.9°F | 56.2°F |
| Aug 15 | 53.3°F | 52.0°F | 55.6°F |
| Aug 16 | 53.1°F | 52.7°F | 56.2°F |
| Aug 17 | 52.9°F | 52.2°F | 55.8°F |
| Aug 18 | 52.8°F | 52.2°F | 55.4°F |
| Aug 19 | 52.8°F | 51.9°F | 55.1°F |
| Aug 20 | 52.7°F | 51.3°F | 54.7°F |
| Aug 21 | 52.8°F | 51.4°F | 55.3°F |
| Aug 22 | 52.5°F | 51.5°F | 54.5°F |
| Aug 23 | 52.7°F | 51.5°F | 54.6°F |
| Aug 24 | 52.6°F | 51.3°F | 54.4°F |
| Aug 25 | 52.5°F | 51.3°F | 54.9°F |
| Aug 26 | 52.1°F | 48.6°F | 55.1°F |
| Aug 27 | 52.0°F | 48.8°F | 54.8°F |
| Aug 28 | 51.9°F | 48.9°F | 55.1°F |
| Aug 29 | 52.0°F | 49.6°F | 55.2°F |
| Aug 30 | 52.0°F | 49.7°F | 54.7°F |
| Aug 31 | 51.9°F | 50.3°F | 54.3°F |
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.
In August, the temperature is higher than July's average of 52.0°F and September's average of 50.5°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Reykjavík |
36.9°F
|
14mi |
| Kópavogur |
36.9°F
|
15mi |
| Álftanes |
37.0°F
|
15mi |
| Hafnarfjörður |
37.0°F
|
18mi |
| Keflavík |
40.3°F
|
26mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Akranes