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 12.14°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.

53.9

°F

August 21, 14:25

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

54.3°F

Tomorrow:

53.6°F

Sunrise:

05:37

Sunset:

21:24

Day Length:

15 h. 47 min.

Álftanes in August

Minimum:

34.5°F

Average:

37.6°F

Maximum:

40.3°F

Sea water temperature in Álftanes today

As of now, in Álftanes, the water temperature is 53.9°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 0.5°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 55.7°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 50.7°F on 2022.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 53.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 53.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 53.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Álftanes

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 7	53.9°F	53.7°F	53.8°F
Aug 8	54.2°F	53.3°F	53.8°F
Aug 9	52.6°F	53.3°F	53.8°F
Aug 10	51.5°F	53.3°F	53.7°F
Aug 11	52.2°F	53.4°F	53.8°F
Aug 12	52.3°F	52.7°F	53.3°F
Aug 13	51.8°F	52.4°F	53.3°F
Aug 14	52.4°F	52.4°F	53.2°F
Aug 15	52.7°F	52.5°F	53.5°F
Aug 16	52.6°F	52.3°F	53.3°F
Aug 17	53.7°F	52.2°F	53.4°F
Aug 18	53.8°F	52.1°F	53.3°F
Aug 19	54.1°F	53.6°F	53.3°F
Aug 20	54.3°F	53.3°F	53.2°F
Aug 21	53.9°F	55.0°F	53.3°F
Aug 22	53.6°F	53.9°F	53.1°F
Aug 23	53.6°F	53.5°F	53.1°F
Aug 24	53.5°F	53.4°F	53.0°F
Aug 25	53.4°F	52.9°F	52.8°F
Aug 26	53.1°F	53.7°F	52.6°F
Aug 27	53.1°F	53.9°F	52.5°F
Aug 28	53.0°F	53.9°F	52.5°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 37.9°F in Winter, 40.8°F in Spring, 51.7°F in Summer, and 47.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kópavogur	54.1°F	3mi
Hafnarfjörður	54.0°F	3mi
Reykjavík	54.1°F	4mi
Akranes	53.0°F	15mi
Keflavík	53.0°F	18mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Álftanes