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 10.98°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.

51.8

°F

August 1, 07:27

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

51.8°F

Tomorrow:

51.8°F

Sunrise:

04:16

Sunset:

22:59

Day Length:

18 h. 43 min.

Ísafjörður in August

Minimum:

36.7°F

Average:

38.1°F

Maximum:

40.0°F

Sea water temperature in Ísafjörður today

As of now, in Ísafjörður, the water temperature is 51.8°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 2.2°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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 50.8°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 47.7°F on 2020.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 52.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 51.6°F, while the maximum might reach 52.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Ísafjörður

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 18	50.0°F	51.2°F	49.3°F
Jul 19	50.5°F	52.5°F	49.6°F
Jul 20	51.5°F	51.5°F	49.8°F
Jul 21	50.7°F	51.2°F	49.7°F
Jul 22	50.9°F	51.2°F	49.7°F
Jul 23	50.7°F	51.0°F	49.4°F
Jul 24	50.9°F	50.7°F	49.3°F
Jul 25	51.1°F	50.6°F	49.3°F
Jul 26	50.9°F	50.3°F	49.3°F
Jul 27	50.9°F	49.8°F	49.3°F
Jul 28	51.3°F	51.2°F	49.6°F
Jul 29	51.1°F	50.7°F	49.7°F
Jul 30	51.9°F	50.4°F	49.5°F
Jul 31	51.8°F	50.2°F	49.6°F
Aug 1	51.8°F	50.8°F	49.5°F
Aug 2	51.8°F	50.8°F	49.6°F
Aug 3	51.6°F	50.6°F	49.3°F
Aug 4	51.8°F	51.1°F	49.6°F
Aug 5	52.2°F	51.2°F	49.9°F
Aug 6	52.4°F	50.9°F	50.2°F
Aug 7	52.7°F	51.2°F	50.5°F
Aug 8	52.5°F	51.2°F	50.3°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.