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 10.85°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.

51.5

°F

July 20, 13:12

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

50.5°F

Tomorrow:

51.5°F

Sunrise:

03:27

Sunset:

23:48

Day Length:

20 h. 21 min.

Ísafjörður in July

Minimum:

36.5°F

Average:

38.2°F

Maximum:

39.7°F

Sea water temperature in Ísafjörður today

As of now, in Ísafjörður, the water temperature is 51.5°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 1.9°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable 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 is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 51.5°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 47.9°F on 2018.

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 51.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 51.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 51.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Ísafjörður

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 6	48.2°F	48.5°F	48.0°F
Jul 7	48.4°F	48.9°F	48.1°F
Jul 8	48.5°F	48.7°F	48.1°F
Jul 9	49.2°F	48.7°F	48.2°F
Jul 10	48.8°F	49.3°F	48.2°F
Jul 11	49.6°F	48.7°F	48.2°F
Jul 12	49.9°F	48.6°F	48.4°F
Jul 13	49.7°F	49.2°F	48.5°F
Jul 14	51.9°F	49.7°F	48.9°F
Jul 15	51.6°F	50.4°F	49.1°F
Jul 16	49.8°F	50.1°F	48.9°F
Jul 17	49.5°F	51.3°F	49.1°F
Jul 18	50.0°F	51.2°F	49.3°F
Jul 19	50.5°F	52.5°F	49.6°F
Jul 20	51.5°F	51.5°F	49.6°F
Jul 21	51.5°F	51.2°F	49.6°F
Jul 22	51.4°F	51.2°F	49.5°F
Jul 23	51.1°F	51.0°F	49.2°F
Jul 24	51.1°F	50.7°F	49.2°F
Jul 25	51.0°F	50.6°F	49.1°F
Jul 26	51.0°F	50.3°F	49.1°F
Jul 27	51.1°F	49.8°F	49.2°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 37.9°F in Winter, 37.3°F in Spring, 48.0°F in Summer, and 45.3°F in Autumn.