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 3.51°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.

38.3

°F

March 15, 03:04

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

38.4°F

Tomorrow:

38.5°F

Sunrise:

07:48

Sunset:

19:28

Day Length:

11 h. 40 min.

Álftanes in March

Minimum:

35.5°F

Average:

38.1°F

Maximum:

39.9°F

Sea water temperature in Álftanes today

As of now, in Álftanes, the water temperature is 38.3°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 0.8°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

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 39.0°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 35.8°F on 2020.

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 38.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 38.5°F, while the maximum might reach 39.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Álftanes

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 1	39.0°F	35.3°F	37.1°F
Mar 2	38.8°F	35.4°F	37.1°F
Mar 3	38.9°F	35.4°F	37.2°F
Mar 4	38.8°F	35.1°F	37.2°F
Mar 5	38.6°F	35.5°F	37.2°F
Mar 6	38.6°F	35.5°F	37.3°F
Mar 7	38.5°F	36.2°F	37.3°F
Mar 8	38.2°F	36.6°F	37.5°F
Mar 9	37.9°F	37.1°F	37.6°F
Mar 10	38.1°F	36.6°F	37.6°F
Mar 11	38.1°F	37.1°F	37.6°F
Mar 12	37.7°F	36.9°F	37.6°F
Mar 13	37.9°F	36.9°F	37.5°F
Mar 14	38.4°F	37.0°F	37.6°F
Mar 15	38.3°F	36.6°F	37.5°F
Mar 16	38.5°F	37.1°F	37.7°F
Mar 17	38.6°F	36.7°F	37.8°F
Mar 18	38.7°F	37.0°F	37.9°F
Mar 19	38.7°F	37.7°F	37.9°F
Mar 20	38.8°F	38.0°F	38.0°F
Mar 21	39.0°F	37.8°F	38.2°F
Mar 22	39.1°F	38.0°F	38.3°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 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, 40.6°F in Spring, 51.4°F in Summer, and 46.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kópavogur	38.1°F	3mi
Hafnarfjörður	38.1°F	3mi
Reykjavík	38.0°F	4mi
Akranes	37.5°F	15mi
Keflavík	40.9°F	18mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Álftanes