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 8.08°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.

46.5

°F

October 14, 03:26

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

46.5°F

Tomorrow:

46.6°F

Sunrise:

08:24

Sunset:

18:11

Day Length:

9 h. 47 min.

Ísafjörður in October

Minimum:

36.5°F

Average:

38.4°F

Maximum:

42.1°F

Sea water temperature in Ísafjörður today

As of now, in Ísafjörður, the water temperature is 46.5°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 1.1°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 48.0°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 43.7°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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 46.4°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
Sep 30	48.3°F	47.8°F	47.1°F
Oct 1	47.2°F	47.7°F	46.9°F
Oct 2	47.4°F	47.6°F	46.8°F
Oct 3	47.1°F	46.3°F	46.7°F
Oct 4	46.9°F	47.7°F	46.7°F
Oct 5	46.5°F	47.9°F	46.7°F
Oct 6	46.2°F	47.6°F	46.2°F
Oct 7	45.1°F	47.6°F	45.9°F
Oct 8	45.5°F	47.4°F	45.9°F
Oct 9	45.5°F	48.1°F	45.7°F
Oct 10	45.0°F	47.9°F	45.8°F
Oct 11	45.8°F	47.7°F	45.6°F
Oct 12	46.4°F	47.0°F	45.4°F
Oct 13	46.5°F	47.6°F	45.4°F
Oct 14	46.5°F	48.0°F	45.4°F
Oct 15	46.6°F	48.1°F	45.5°F
Oct 16	46.6°F	48.1°F	45.5°F
Oct 17	46.6°F	48.6°F	45.5°F
Oct 18	46.4°F	47.7°F	45.3°F
Oct 19	46.3°F	47.3°F	45.1°F
Oct 20	46.1°F	47.7°F	44.9°F
Oct 21	46.0°F	47.6°F	44.9°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 37.9°F in Winter, 37.3°F in Spring, 48.0°F in Summer, and 45.3°F in Autumn.