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 6.22°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.

43.2

°F

November 23, 14:55

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

43.3°F

Tomorrow:

43.0°F

Sunrise:

10:21

Sunset:

16:07

Day Length:

5 h. 46 min.

Álftanes in November

Minimum:

35.6°F

Average:

37.5°F

Maximum:

39.6°F

Sea water temperature in Álftanes today

As of now, in Álftanes, the water temperature is 43.2°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. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. 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 43.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 41.1°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 42.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 42.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 43.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Álftanes

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 9	44.6°F	43.1°F	44.2°F
Nov 10	44.4°F	42.9°F	44.0°F
Nov 11	44.2°F	42.7°F	43.8°F
Nov 12	44.3°F	42.6°F	43.7°F
Nov 13	44.4°F	42.7°F	43.9°F
Nov 14	44.2°F	42.5°F	43.6°F
Nov 15	43.8°F	44.0°F	43.5°F
Nov 16	43.9°F	44.2°F	43.4°F
Nov 17	43.7°F	43.6°F	43.3°F
Nov 18	44.2°F	43.2°F	43.1°F
Nov 19	43.4°F	43.0°F	43.0°F
Nov 20	43.1°F	43.3°F	42.9°F
Nov 21	43.4°F	43.3°F	42.8°F
Nov 22	43.3°F	43.1°F	42.7°F
Nov 23	43.2°F	42.5°F	42.6°F
Nov 24	43.0°F	41.6°F	42.4°F
Nov 25	42.9°F	41.6°F	42.3°F
Nov 26	42.7°F	41.6°F	42.2°F
Nov 27	42.7°F	41.5°F	42.1°F
Nov 28	42.7°F	41.8°F	42.2°F
Nov 29	42.5°F	41.5°F	42.0°F
Nov 30	42.3°F	41.8°F	41.7°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, 51.5°F in Summer, and 47.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kópavogur	43.0°F	3mi
Hafnarfjörður	43.0°F	3mi
Reykjavík	42.9°F	4mi
Akranes	42.8°F	15mi
Keflavík	44.3°F	18mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Álftanes