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 9.53°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.

49.2

°F

October 10, 20:37

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

49.6°F

Tomorrow:

49.0°F

Sunrise:

08:04

Sunset:

18:29

Day Length:

10 h. 25 min.

Keflavík in October

Minimum:

39.1°F

Average:

40.3°F

Maximum:

42.4°F

Sea water temperature in Keflavík today

As of now, in Keflavík, the water temperature is 49.2°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 1.2°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

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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 49.5°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 46.3°F on 2018.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 48.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 48.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 49.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Keflavík

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 26	50.7°F	48.2°F	49.7°F
Sep 27	50.4°F	48.1°F	49.6°F
Sep 28	50.6°F	48.0°F	49.5°F
Sep 29	50.8°F	47.9°F	49.4°F
Sep 30	50.8°F	47.8°F	49.3°F
Oct 1	50.6°F	47.5°F	49.2°F
Oct 2	50.6°F	47.5°F	49.0°F
Oct 3	50.4°F	47.4°F	48.9°F
Oct 4	50.4°F	47.8°F	48.7°F
Oct 5	50.5°F	47.7°F	48.7°F
Oct 6	50.1°F	47.5°F	48.4°F
Oct 7	49.9°F	47.2°F	48.4°F
Oct 8	49.7°F	47.0°F	48.2°F
Oct 9	49.6°F	46.8°F	48.1°F
Oct 10	49.2°F	46.6°F	47.9°F
Oct 11	49.0°F	46.8°F	47.8°F
Oct 12	48.8°F	46.5°F	47.6°F
Oct 13	48.7°F	46.2°F	47.4°F
Oct 14	48.5°F	46.3°F	47.3°F
Oct 15	48.5°F	46.3°F	47.2°F
Oct 16	48.4°F	46.3°F	47.2°F
Oct 17	48.3°F	46.2°F	47.1°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	49.4°F	18mi
Hafnarfjörður	49.5°F	19mi
Kópavogur	49.5°F	21mi
Reykjavík	49.5°F	22mi
Akranes	48.6°F	26mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Keflavík