Water temperature in Reykjavík
49.5
°F
October 10, 20:29
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
49.8°FTomorrow:
49.4°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
10 h. 24 min.Reykjavík in October
Minimum:
33.5°FAverage:
37.0°FMaximum:
39.0°FSea water temperature in Reykjavík today
As of now, in Reykjavík, the water temperature is 49.5°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 2.2°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 fall a bit.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 49.1°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 45.5°F on 2018.
Daily water temperature in Reykjavík
Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 26 | 53.0°F | 47.8°F | 49.7°F |
Sep 27 | 52.7°F | 47.6°F | 49.5°F |
Sep 28 | 51.5°F | 47.5°F | 49.3°F |
Sep 29 | 51.0°F | 47.3°F | 49.1°F |
Sep 30 | 51.4°F | 47.2°F | 49.1°F |
Oct 1 | 51.0°F | 46.9°F | 48.9°F |
Oct 2 | 50.7°F | 46.8°F | 48.8°F |
Oct 3 | 50.3°F | 46.8°F | 48.6°F |
Oct 4 | 49.9°F | 46.8°F | 48.3°F |
Oct 5 | 49.4°F | 46.5°F | 48.1°F |
Oct 6 | 49.1°F | 46.6°F | 48.0°F |
Oct 7 | 49.2°F | 46.3°F | 47.9°F |
Oct 8 | 50.0°F | 46.4°F | 47.8°F |
Oct 9 | 49.8°F | 46.1°F | 47.6°F |
Oct 10 | 49.5°F | 46.0°F | 47.4°F |
Oct 11 | 49.4°F | 46.2°F | 47.2°F |
Oct 12 | 49.2°F | 45.6°F | 47.0°F |
Oct 13 | 49.0°F | 45.5°F | 46.9°F |
Oct 14 | 48.8°F | 45.2°F | 46.6°F |
Oct 15 | 48.7°F | 44.9°F | 46.5°F |
Oct 16 | 48.7°F | 44.9°F | 46.5°F |
Oct 17 | 48.6°F | 44.7°F | 46.4°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.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
---|---|---|
Kópavogur |
49.5°F
|
2mi |
Álftanes |
49.4°F
|
4mi |
Hafnarfjörður |
49.5°F
|
5mi |
Akranes |
48.6°F
|
14mi |
Keflavík |
49.2°F
|
22mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Reykjavík