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 3.47°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.

38.2

°F

May 6, 02:16

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

38.0°F

Tomorrow:

38.2°F

Sunrise:

04:30

Sunset:

22:30

Day Length:

18 h. 0 min.

Ísafjörður in May

Minimum:

36.1°F

Average:

38.3°F

Maximum:

40.2°F

Sea water temperature in Ísafjörður today

As of now, in Ísafjörður, the water temperature is 38.2°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 0.7°F lower 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 40.9°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 37.2°F on 2023.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 38.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Ísafjörður

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 22	38.2°F	37.8°F	36.9°F
Apr 23	37.4°F	37.5°F	36.8°F
Apr 24	37.5°F	37.8°F	37.0°F
Apr 25	38.4°F	38.1°F	37.4°F
Apr 26	39.0°F	38.1°F	37.4°F
Apr 27	38.9°F	38.5°F	37.6°F
Apr 28	39.1°F	38.4°F	37.7°F
Apr 29	38.8°F	38.8°F	37.8°F
Apr 30	38.0°F	39.0°F	37.9°F
May 1	37.9°F	38.1°F	38.0°F
May 2	37.3°F	38.1°F	38.1°F
May 3	37.7°F	39.6°F	38.4°F
May 4	37.2°F	39.7°F	38.5°F
May 5	38.0°F	39.7°F	38.7°F
May 6	38.2°F	40.2°F	39.0°F
May 7	38.2°F	40.2°F	38.9°F
May 8	38.3°F	41.7°F	39.1°F
May 9	38.4°F	41.6°F	39.2°F
May 10	38.1°F	41.3°F	38.8°F
May 11	38.3°F	41.5°F	39.1°F
May 12	38.4°F	41.6°F	39.2°F
May 13	38.6°F	41.4°F	39.3°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.