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 5.68°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.

42.2

°F

November 28, 05:21

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

42.3°F

Tomorrow:

42.2°F

Sunrise:

11:08

Sunset:

15:31

Day Length:

4 h. 23 min.

Ísafjörður in December

Minimum:

36.6°F

Average:

38.2°F

Maximum:

42.4°F

Sea water temperature in Ísafjörður today

As of now, in Ísafjörður, the water temperature is 42.2°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 0.9°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 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 42.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 39.3°F on 2021.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 41.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 41.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 42.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Ísafjörður

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 14	43.0°F	41.6°F	42.5°F
Nov 15	42.6°F	42.6°F	42.4°F
Nov 16	42.3°F	42.4°F	42.3°F
Nov 17	42.7°F	41.8°F	42.2°F
Nov 18	42.7°F	41.4°F	42.0°F
Nov 19	42.5°F	41.3°F	42.0°F
Nov 20	42.6°F	41.0°F	41.8°F
Nov 21	42.2°F	40.9°F	41.8°F
Nov 22	41.8°F	40.7°F	41.6°F
Nov 23	41.6°F	40.4°F	41.5°F
Nov 24	41.5°F	39.3°F	41.4°F
Nov 25	41.6°F	40.1°F	41.5°F
Nov 26	41.4°F	39.9°F	41.3°F
Nov 27	42.3°F	40.2°F	41.4°F
Nov 28	42.2°F	39.8°F	41.3°F
Nov 29	42.2°F	40.3°F	41.4°F
Nov 30	42.0°F	40.2°F	41.2°F
Dec 1	41.9°F	40.2°F	41.1°F
Dec 2	41.9°F	39.6°F	41.0°F
Dec 3	41.6°F	39.7°F	40.7°F
Dec 4	41.6°F	39.5°F	40.7°F
Dec 5	41.6°F	39.3°F	40.7°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.