What is the current water temperature in Álftanes?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Álftanes?

As of now, in Álftanes, the water temperature is 9.7°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 Álftanes

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Álftanes. 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.

49.5

°F

June 14, 02:06

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

49.2°F

Tomorrow:

49.7°F

Sunrise:

03:00

Sunset:

23:57

Day Length:

20 h. 57 min.

Álftanes in June

Minimum:

34.4°F

Average:

37.3°F

Maximum:

39.4°F

Sea water temperature in Álftanes today

As of now, in Álftanes, the water temperature is 49.5°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 0.6°F higher 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 51.0°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 47.2°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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 50.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 49.7°F, while the maximum might reach 50.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Álftanes

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 31	50.2°F	47.3°F	46.7°F
Jun 1	51.5°F	47.2°F	47.2°F
Jun 2	51.2°F	47.3°F	47.6°F
Jun 3	51.0°F	46.6°F	47.5°F
Jun 4	50.6°F	46.8°F	47.6°F
Jun 5	50.4°F	47.0°F	47.9°F
Jun 6	48.5°F	46.9°F	47.8°F
Jun 7	47.4°F	46.5°F	47.8°F
Jun 8	48.4°F	47.0°F	48.1°F
Jun 9	48.7°F	46.8°F	48.1°F
Jun 10	49.3°F	47.0°F	48.2°F
Jun 11	49.1°F	47.3°F	48.6°F
Jun 12	48.7°F	47.4°F	48.6°F
Jun 13	49.2°F	47.7°F	48.5°F
Jun 14	49.5°F	48.0°F	48.8°F
Jun 15	49.7°F	47.7°F	49.1°F
Jun 16	50.0°F	48.9°F	49.4°F
Jun 17	50.2°F	48.8°F	49.6°F
Jun 18	50.5°F	49.0°F	49.8°F
Jun 19	50.4°F	49.2°F	49.8°F
Jun 20	50.5°F	49.4°F	49.9°F
Jun 21	50.6°F	49.6°F	50.0°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 Álftanes by month

In an average year, Álftanes offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Álftanes was recorded on August 15, 2021, reaching a 56.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 19, 2023, dipping to 33.3°F. The average readings by season are 37.8°F in Winter, 40.8°F in Spring, 51.4°F in Summer, and 46.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kópavogur	49.4°F	3mi
Hafnarfjörður	49.5°F	3mi
Reykjavík	49.4°F	4mi
Akranes	49.2°F	15mi
Keflavík	49.2°F	18mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Álftanes