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 10.44°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.

50.8

°F

August 25, 06:58

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

50.4°F

Tomorrow:

50.6°F

Sunrise:

05:43

Sunset:

21:24

Day Length:

15 h. 41 min.

Ísafjörður in September

Minimum:

36.2°F

Average:

38.1°F

Maximum:

41.1°F

Sea water temperature in Ísafjörður today

As of now, in Ísafjörður, the water temperature is 50.8°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 0.2°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 fall a bit.

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 56.3°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 47.7°F on 2019.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 50.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 49.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 50.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Ísafjörður

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 11	50.3°F	51.4°F	50.6°F
Aug 12	50.5°F	50.8°F	50.6°F
Aug 13	50.6°F	50.7°F	50.4°F
Aug 14	50.5°F	50.6°F	50.4°F
Aug 15	50.0°F	50.6°F	50.6°F
Aug 16	49.7°F	51.7°F	50.6°F
Aug 17	49.6°F	51.4°F	50.5°F
Aug 18	49.3°F	51.0°F	50.6°F
Aug 19	49.4°F	50.8°F	50.4°F
Aug 20	49.7°F	50.6°F	50.5°F
Aug 21	50.9°F	51.4°F	50.6°F
Aug 22	51.4°F	51.7°F	50.5°F
Aug 23	50.6°F	52.2°F	50.3°F
Aug 24	50.4°F	53.3°F	50.5°F
Aug 25	50.8°F	56.3°F	51.0°F
Aug 26	50.6°F	56.2°F	50.7°F
Aug 27	50.5°F	53.5°F	50.6°F
Aug 28	50.2°F	52.8°F	50.4°F
Aug 29	50.1°F	52.7°F	50.2°F
Aug 30	49.8°F	52.0°F	50.0°F
Aug 31	49.7°F	52.6°F	49.9°F
Sep 1	49.8°F	52.2°F	50.0°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, 48.1°F in Summer, and 45.3°F in Autumn.