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 3.03°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.

37.5

°F

February 5, 09:51

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

37.3°F

Tomorrow:

37.1°F

Sunrise:

09:57

Sunset:

17:28

Day Length:

7 h. 31 min.

Kópavogur in February

Minimum:

33.9°F

Average:

37.9°F

Maximum:

40.7°F

Sea water temperature in Kópavogur today

As of now, in Kópavogur, the water temperature is 37.5°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 0.8°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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 37.7°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 34.9°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 37.1°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
Jan 22	37.0°F	38.3°F	36.9°F
Jan 23	37.5°F	38.3°F	37.0°F
Jan 24	37.4°F	38.2°F	36.8°F
Jan 25	37.8°F	37.7°F	36.8°F
Jan 26	37.7°F	37.5°F	36.8°F
Jan 27	37.9°F	37.7°F	36.8°F
Jan 28	38.1°F	37.2°F	37.0°F
Jan 29	38.0°F	37.0°F	37.0°F
Jan 30	37.5°F	37.1°F	37.0°F
Jan 31	37.6°F	37.3°F	37.0°F
Feb 1	37.7°F	36.6°F	36.9°F
Feb 2	37.7°F	36.7°F	36.9°F
Feb 3	37.2°F	36.9°F	36.8°F
Feb 4	37.3°F	37.0°F	36.6°F
Feb 5	37.5°F	36.9°F	36.6°F
Feb 6	37.1°F	35.8°F	36.3°F
Feb 7	37.1°F	36.0°F	36.3°F
Feb 8	37.2°F	35.9°F	36.3°F
Feb 9	37.1°F	35.6°F	36.2°F
Feb 10	37.2°F	36.2°F	36.4°F
Feb 11	37.2°F	36.4°F	36.4°F
Feb 12	37.0°F	35.5°F	36.2°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 August 3, 2019, reaching a 56.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 19, 2017, dipping to 33.0°F. The average readings by season are 37.4°F in Winter, 40.5°F in Spring, 51.4°F in Summer, and 46.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Reykjavík	37.4°F	2mi
Hafnarfjörður	37.6°F	3mi
Álftanes	37.6°F	3mi
Akranes	36.8°F	15mi
Keflavík	40.0°F	21mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kópavogur