What is the current water temperature in Kópavogur?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Kópavogur?

As of now, in Kópavogur, the water temperature is 2.89°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 Kópavogur

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Kópavogur. 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.

37.2

°F

March 14, 15:47

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

37.0°F

Tomorrow:

37.0°F

Sunrise:

07:51

Sunset:

19:25

Day Length:

11 h. 34 min.

Kópavogur in March

Minimum:

34.0°F

Average:

37.9°F

Maximum:

40.5°F

Sea water temperature in Kópavogur today

As of now, in Kópavogur, the water temperature is 37.2°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 0.3°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

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 39.0°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 36.5°F on 2022.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 37.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Kópavogur

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 28	38.2°F	32.0°F	36.9°F
Mar 1	38.0°F	38.8°F	37.0°F
Mar 2	37.9°F	38.6°F	37.0°F
Mar 3	38.0°F	38.7°F	37.1°F
Mar 4	37.9°F	38.6°F	37.1°F
Mar 5	37.7°F	38.5°F	37.1°F
Mar 6	37.3°F	38.4°F	37.2°F
Mar 7	37.0°F	38.1°F	37.2°F
Mar 8	37.5°F	37.7°F	37.4°F
Mar 9	36.9°F	37.4°F	37.4°F
Mar 10	37.0°F	37.7°F	37.4°F
Mar 11	36.9°F	37.8°F	37.5°F
Mar 12	36.8°F	37.6°F	37.4°F
Mar 13	37.0°F	37.7°F	37.4°F
Mar 14	37.2°F	38.2°F	37.5°F
Mar 15	37.0°F	37.6°F	37.4°F
Mar 16	37.2°F	37.1°F	37.5°F
Mar 17	37.4°F	38.2°F	37.7°F
Mar 18	37.5°F	38.2°F	37.8°F
Mar 19	37.7°F	39.6°F	38.0°F
Mar 20	37.7°F	39.5°F	38.0°F
Mar 21	37.9°F	39.7°F	38.2°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 Kópavogur by month

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

The warmest water in Kópavogur was recorded on September 5, 2025, reaching a 56.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 19, 2017, dipping to 33.0°F. The average readings by season are 37.6°F in Winter, 40.8°F in Spring, 51.7°F in Summer, and 47.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Reykjavík	37.1°F	2mi
Hafnarfjörður	37.4°F	3mi
Álftanes	37.4°F	3mi
Akranes	35.5°F	15mi
Keflavík	39.2°F	21mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kópavogur