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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.
Sea temperature in Álftanes now

53.3

°F

August 8, 19:21

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

53.7°F

Tomorrow:

53.5°F

Sunrise:

04:56

Sunset:

22:09

Day Length:

17 h. 13 min.

Álftanes in August

Minimum:

34.5°F

Average:

37.4°F

Maximum:

39.5°F

Sea water temperature in Álftanes today

As of now, in Álftanes, the water temperature is 53.3°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 0.3°F lower 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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 56.3°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 51.8°F on 2015.

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 53.2°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
Jul 25 53.8°F 52.5°F 52.7°F
Jul 26 54.4°F 52.3°F 52.8°F
Jul 27 55.0°F 53.4°F 53.1°F
Jul 28 55.3°F 53.3°F 53.2°F
Jul 29 55.1°F 53.3°F 53.2°F
Jul 30 54.8°F 53.0°F 53.3°F
Jul 31 55.1°F 52.9°F 53.2°F
Aug 1 54.7°F 52.8°F 53.1°F
Aug 2 54.4°F 52.5°F 53.2°F
Aug 3 53.9°F 52.4°F 53.4°F
Aug 4 53.9°F 52.5°F 53.4°F
Aug 5 53.9°F 52.6°F 53.5°F
Aug 6 53.7°F 52.5°F 53.6°F
Aug 7 53.7°F 52.2°F 53.6°F
Aug 8 53.3°F 52.4°F 53.6°F
Aug 9 53.5°F 52.6°F 53.7°F
Aug 10 53.5°F 52.6°F 53.7°F
Aug 11 53.4°F 52.5°F 53.7°F
Aug 12 53.1°F 52.2°F 53.3°F
Aug 13 53.2°F 52.3°F 53.4°F
Aug 14 53.0°F 52.1°F 53.2°F
Aug 15 53.1°F 52.2°F 53.4°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

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November

December

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 46.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Kópavogur 53.5°F 3mi
Hafnarfjörður 53.5°F 3mi
Reykjavík 53.6°F 4mi
Akranes 53.5°F 15mi
Keflavík 53.1°F 18mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Álftanes