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 3.4°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.

38.1

°F

April 25, 04:11

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

37.8°F

Tomorrow:

38.1°F

Sunrise:

05:14

Sunset:

21:49

Day Length:

16 h. 35 min.

Ísafjörður in May

Minimum:

36.1°F

Average:

38.1°F

Maximum:

39.8°F

Sea water temperature in Ísafjörður today

As of now, in Ísafjörður, the water temperature is 38.1°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 1.0°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 38.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 35.9°F on 2015.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 38.5°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 11	36.9°F	34.2°F	35.3°F
Apr 12	37.3°F	34.0°F	35.3°F
Apr 13	37.9°F	34.1°F	35.2°F
Apr 14	37.8°F	34.3°F	35.5°F
Apr 15	37.6°F	35.3°F	35.6°F
Apr 16	37.1°F	35.0°F	35.7°F
Apr 17	37.3°F	35.0°F	35.7°F
Apr 18	37.4°F	35.3°F	36.1°F
Apr 19	37.1°F	35.4°F	36.2°F
Apr 20	37.5°F	35.3°F	36.4°F
Apr 21	37.0°F	37.1°F	36.6°F
Apr 22	37.8°F	36.0°F	36.7°F
Apr 23	37.5°F	36.2°F	36.7°F
Apr 24	37.8°F	36.4°F	36.8°F
Apr 25	38.1°F	37.5°F	37.1°F
Apr 26	38.1°F	36.2°F	37.1°F
Apr 27	38.2°F	36.8°F	37.2°F
Apr 28	38.3°F	36.6°F	37.3°F
Apr 29	38.5°F	37.3°F	37.5°F
Apr 30	38.6°F	37.4°F	37.6°F
May 1	38.8°F	37.6°F	37.8°F
May 2	38.9°F	37.5°F	37.9°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, 47.7°F in Summer, and 45.1°F in Autumn.