What is the current water temperature in Keflavík?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Keflavík?

As of now, in Keflavík, the water temperature is 6.11°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 Keflavík

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Keflavík. 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.

43.0

°F

November 21, 13:28

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

42.9°F

Tomorrow:

43.0°F

Sunrise:

10:19

Sunset:

16:13

Day Length:

5 h. 54 min.

Keflavík in November

Minimum:

38.8°F

Average:

40.1°F

Maximum:

42.0°F

Sea water temperature in Keflavík today

As of now, in Keflavík, the water temperature is 43.0°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 0.7°F lower 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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 44.6°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 43.1°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 42.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Keflavík

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 7	44.1°F	46.2°F	44.8°F
Nov 8	44.3°F	45.9°F	44.7°F
Nov 9	44.4°F	45.5°F	44.8°F
Nov 10	44.3°F	45.3°F	44.7°F
Nov 11	44.3°F	45.4°F	44.7°F
Nov 12	44.1°F	45.0°F	44.5°F
Nov 13	44.1°F	44.9°F	44.5°F
Nov 14	44.0°F	44.7°F	44.4°F
Nov 15	44.5°F	44.6°F	44.3°F
Nov 16	44.3°F	44.7°F	44.2°F
Nov 17	44.1°F	44.8°F	44.2°F
Nov 18	43.9°F	44.5°F	44.0°F
Nov 19	43.5°F	45.1°F	43.9°F
Nov 20	42.9°F	43.8°F	43.7°F
Nov 21	43.0°F	43.7°F	43.7°F
Nov 22	43.0°F	44.6°F	43.7°F
Nov 23	43.1°F	44.3°F	43.8°F
Nov 24	43.0°F	44.4°F	43.7°F
Nov 25	42.9°F	44.3°F	43.6°F
Nov 26	42.7°F	44.2°F	43.4°F
Nov 27	42.7°F	44.0°F	43.5°F
Nov 28	42.7°F	44.0°F	43.4°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 Keflavík by month

In an average year, Keflavík offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Keflavík was recorded on August 6, 2019, reaching a 56.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 9, 2024, dipping to 36.3°F. The average readings by season are 40.3°F in Winter, 42.0°F in Spring, 51.0°F in Summer, and 47.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Álftanes	43.3°F	18mi
Hafnarfjörður	43.0°F	19mi
Kópavogur	43.1°F	21mi
Reykjavík	43.0°F	22mi
Akranes	42.5°F	26mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Keflavík