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 4.6°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.

40.3

°F

December 19, 18:15

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

39.9°F

Tomorrow:

40.1°F

Sunrise:

12:08

Sunset:

14:51

Day Length:

2 h. 43 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 40.3°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 0.6°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 fall a bit.

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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 41.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 38.0°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 39.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 39.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 40.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Ísafjörður

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 5	41.7°F	39.3°F	40.8°F
Dec 6	41.8°F	39.3°F	40.8°F
Dec 7	42.2°F	39.0°F	40.7°F
Dec 8	41.7°F	39.3°F	40.6°F
Dec 9	41.5°F	39.2°F	40.5°F
Dec 10	41.1°F	39.5°F	40.4°F
Dec 11	40.8°F	39.1°F	40.1°F
Dec 12	40.9°F	37.8°F	40.1°F
Dec 13	40.8°F	37.7°F	40.0°F
Dec 14	40.3°F	38.1°F	39.8°F
Dec 15	40.4°F	38.1°F	40.0°F
Dec 16	40.7°F	38.1°F	39.9°F
Dec 17	40.4°F	38.3°F	39.9°F
Dec 18	39.9°F	38.1°F	39.7°F
Dec 19	40.3°F	38.0°F	39.7°F
Dec 20	40.1°F	38.0°F	39.5°F
Dec 21	40.2°F	37.9°F	39.6°F
Dec 22	39.9°F	38.2°F	39.3°F
Dec 23	39.8°F	37.7°F	39.2°F
Dec 24	39.8°F	38.1°F	39.2°F
Dec 25	39.7°F	38.1°F	39.1°F
Dec 26	39.4°F	37.8°F	38.8°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.