What is the current water temperature in Ísafjörður?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Ísafjörður?

As of now, in Ísafjörður, the water temperature is 8.72°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 Ísafjörður

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Ísafjörður. 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.

47.7

°F

October 20, 09:09

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.3°F

Tomorrow:

47.6°F

Sunrise:

08:45

Sunset:

17:48

Day Length:

9 h. 3 min.

Ísafjörður in October

Minimum:

36.5°F

Average:

38.2°F

Maximum:

42.1°F

Sea water temperature in Ísafjörður today

As of now, in Ísafjörður, the water temperature is 47.7°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 3.1°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 46.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 41.9°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 47.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 46.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 47.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Ísafjörður

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 6	47.6°F	45.7°F	46.2°F
Oct 7	47.6°F	45.5°F	46.0°F
Oct 8	47.4°F	45.4°F	45.9°F
Oct 9	48.1°F	44.9°F	45.7°F
Oct 10	47.9°F	44.9°F	45.7°F
Oct 11	47.7°F	44.5°F	45.5°F
Oct 12	47.0°F	44.1°F	45.2°F
Oct 13	47.6°F	44.1°F	45.3°F
Oct 14	48.0°F	44.6°F	45.3°F
Oct 15	48.1°F	44.3°F	45.4°F
Oct 16	48.1°F	44.6°F	45.4°F
Oct 17	48.6°F	44.5°F	45.4°F
Oct 18	47.7°F	44.3°F	45.3°F
Oct 19	47.3°F	44.2°F	45.1°F
Oct 20	47.7°F	43.9°F	44.6°F
Oct 21	47.6°F	44.0°F	44.5°F
Oct 22	47.4°F	43.8°F	44.3°F
Oct 23	47.3°F	43.2°F	44.2°F
Oct 24	47.1°F	43.0°F	44.0°F
Oct 25	47.1°F	42.9°F	44.0°F
Oct 26	47.0°F	43.3°F	43.9°F
Oct 27	46.8°F	43.1°F	43.6°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 Ísafjörður by month

In an average year, Ísafjörður offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Ísafjörður was recorded on September 3, 2021, reaching a 57.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 16, 2023, dipping to 32.9°F. The average readings by season are 37.7°F in Winter, 37.1°F in Spring, 47.8°F in Summer, and 45.2°F in Autumn.