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 3.12°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.

37.6

°F

February 5, 09:47

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

37.5°F

Tomorrow:

37.5°F

Sunrise:

09:57

Sunset:

17:29

Day Length:

7 h. 32 min.

Álftanes in February

Minimum:

35.5°F

Average:

38.2°F

Maximum:

41.2°F

Sea water temperature in Álftanes today

As of now, in Álftanes, the water temperature is 37.6°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 0.7°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 fall a bit.

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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 38.0°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 34.9°F on 2023.

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 37.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Álftanes

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 22	37.5°F	38.3°F	37.2°F
Jan 23	38.2°F	38.4°F	37.3°F
Jan 24	38.0°F	38.3°F	37.1°F
Jan 25	38.4°F	37.7°F	37.1°F
Jan 26	38.2°F	37.6°F	37.1°F
Jan 27	38.3°F	37.8°F	37.2°F
Jan 28	38.4°F	37.3°F	37.3°F
Jan 29	38.2°F	37.0°F	37.4°F
Jan 30	37.5°F	37.2°F	37.3°F
Jan 31	37.6°F	37.4°F	37.1°F
Feb 1	37.9°F	36.6°F	37.2°F
Feb 2	38.0°F	36.7°F	37.1°F
Feb 3	37.3°F	37.0°F	37.0°F
Feb 4	37.5°F	37.1°F	36.9°F
Feb 5	37.6°F	37.0°F	36.9°F
Feb 6	37.5°F	36.3°F	36.7°F
Feb 7	37.4°F	36.4°F	36.7°F
Feb 8	37.4°F	36.1°F	36.7°F
Feb 9	37.3°F	35.5°F	36.6°F
Feb 10	37.4°F	36.1°F	36.6°F
Feb 11	37.4°F	36.3°F	36.7°F
Feb 12	37.2°F	35.6°F	36.5°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 37.7°F in Winter, 40.6°F in Spring, 51.4°F in Summer, and 46.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kópavogur	37.5°F	3mi
Hafnarfjörður	37.6°F	3mi
Reykjavík	37.4°F	4mi
Akranes	36.8°F	15mi
Keflavík	40.0°F	18mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Álftanes