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 4.28°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.

39.7

°F

January 7, 15:12

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

39.9°F

Tomorrow:

39.7°F

Sunrise:

11:50

Sunset:

15:29

Day Length:

3 h. 39 min.

Ísafjörður in January

Minimum:

37.2°F

Average:

38.7°F

Maximum:

40.5°F

Sea water temperature in Ísafjörður today

As of now, in Ísafjörður, the water temperature is 39.7°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 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 is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 39.7°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 36.5°F on 2025.

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 39.7°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
Jan 1	39.1°F	37.2°F	38.7°F
Jan 2	39.4°F	37.4°F	38.7°F
Jan 3	40.0°F	37.4°F	38.6°F
Jan 4	39.7°F	35.7°F	38.4°F
Jan 5	40.2°F	36.1°F	38.3°F
Jan 6	39.9°F	36.0°F	38.1°F
Jan 7	39.7°F	36.5°F	38.0°F
Jan 8	39.7°F	36.7°F	38.0°F
Jan 9	39.6°F	36.2°F	38.0°F
Jan 10	40.0°F	36.5°F	38.3°F
Jan 11	39.8°F	36.4°F	38.1°F
Jan 12	39.8°F	36.6°F	38.2°F
Jan 13	39.5°F	36.6°F	37.9°F
Jan 14	39.3°F	36.4°F	37.6°F
Dec 24	40.0°F	38.1°F	39.4°F
Dec 25	40.6°F	38.1°F	39.3°F
Dec 26	41.2°F	37.8°F	39.2°F
Dec 27	40.4°F	37.8°F	39.1°F
Dec 28	39.9°F	37.5°F	38.8°F
Dec 29	39.6°F	37.1°F	38.8°F
Dec 30	39.5°F	37.5°F	38.8°F
Dec 31	39.1°F	37.2°F	38.7°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 37.8°F in Winter, 37.2°F in Spring, 48.0°F in Summer, and 45.3°F in Autumn.