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 3.17°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.

37.7

°F

December 22, 05:09

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

37.9°F

Tomorrow:

37.6°F

Sunrise:

12:10

Sunset:

14:53

Day Length:

2 h. 43 min.

Ísafjörður in December

Minimum:

36.3°F

Average:

38.1°F

Maximum:

42.4°F

Sea water temperature in Ísafjörður today

As of now, in Ísafjörður, the water temperature is 37.7°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 1.7°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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 41.3°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 38.3°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest 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 37.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 37.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 37.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Ísafjörður

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	39.3°F	42.2°F	40.5°F
Dec 9	39.2°F	42.2°F	40.4°F
Dec 10	39.5°F	42.0°F	40.3°F
Dec 11	39.1°F	41.8°F	40.0°F
Dec 12	37.8°F	41.7°F	40.0°F
Dec 13	37.7°F	41.5°F	39.9°F
Dec 14	38.1°F	41.3°F	39.8°F
Dec 15	38.1°F	41.8°F	39.9°F
Dec 16	38.1°F	41.6°F	39.8°F
Dec 17	38.3°F	41.4°F	39.8°F
Dec 18	38.1°F	41.2°F	39.7°F
Dec 19	38.0°F	41.1°F	39.7°F
Dec 20	38.0°F	40.9°F	39.5°F
Dec 21	37.9°F	42.0°F	39.7°F
Dec 22	37.7°F	41.3°F	39.4°F
Dec 23	37.6°F	41.0°F	39.3°F
Dec 24	37.5°F	40.7°F	39.3°F
Dec 25	37.4°F	40.5°F	39.1°F
Dec 26	37.1°F	40.1°F	38.8°F
Dec 27	37.1°F	40.2°F	38.8°F
Dec 28	37.0°F	39.9°F	38.7°F
Dec 29	37.1°F	39.7°F	38.8°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, 37.0°F in Spring, 47.8°F in Summer, and 45.1°F in Autumn.