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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.
Sea temperature in Keflavík now

47.5

°F

October 26, 18:17

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

47.9°F

Tomorrow:

47.2°F

Sunrise:

08:53

Sunset:

17:34

Day Length:

8 h. 41 min.

Keflavík in November

Minimum:

38.8°F

Average:

40.2°F

Maximum:

42.0°F

Sea water temperature in Keflavík today

As of now, in Keflavík, the water temperature is 47.5°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 1.3°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 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 48.1°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 45.1°F on 2018.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 47.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 46.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 47.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Keflavík

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 12 49.2°F 46.5°F 47.7°F
Oct 13 49.1°F 46.2°F 47.6°F
Oct 14 48.9°F 46.3°F 47.4°F
Oct 15 48.0°F 46.3°F 47.3°F
Oct 16 47.8°F 46.3°F 47.2°F
Oct 17 47.8°F 46.2°F 47.2°F
Oct 18 46.9°F 46.1°F 46.9°F
Oct 19 47.9°F 46.1°F 47.0°F
Oct 20 48.1°F 45.9°F 46.9°F
Oct 21 48.1°F 45.7°F 46.8°F
Oct 22 48.6°F 45.4°F 46.8°F
Oct 23 48.4°F 45.4°F 46.6°F
Oct 24 48.3°F 45.3°F 46.4°F
Oct 25 47.9°F 45.3°F 46.4°F
Oct 26 47.5°F 45.5°F 46.2°F
Oct 27 47.2°F 45.2°F 46.0°F
Oct 28 47.2°F 44.9°F 46.0°F
Oct 29 47.2°F 44.8°F 45.9°F
Oct 30 47.0°F 45.0°F 45.8°F
Oct 31 47.0°F 44.6°F 45.7°F
Nov 1 46.9°F 44.6°F 45.7°F
Nov 2 46.9°F 44.6°F 45.6°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, 42.1°F in Spring, 50.9°F in Summer, and 47.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Álftanes 48.5°F 18mi
Hafnarfjörður 48.7°F 19mi
Kópavogur 48.8°F 21mi
Reykjavík 48.8°F 22mi
Akranes 47.3°F 26mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Keflavík