What is the current water temperature in Siglufjörður?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Siglufjörður?

As of now, in Siglufjörður, the water temperature is 8.4°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 Siglufjörður

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Siglufjörður. 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.

47.1

°F

August 23, 22:32

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.5°F

Tomorrow:

47.1°F

Sunrise:

05:19

Sunset:

21:16

Day Length:

15 h. 57 min.

Siglufjörður in August

Minimum:

33.0°F

Average:

38.3°F

Maximum:

40.7°F

Sea water temperature in Siglufjörður today

As of now, in Siglufjörður, the water temperature is 47.1°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 lower 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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 51.0°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 46.0°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 47.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Siglufjörður

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 9	46.3°F	50.6°F	48.2°F
Aug 10	47.4°F	51.2°F	48.8°F
Aug 11	47.0°F	51.1°F	48.7°F
Aug 12	47.9°F	49.9°F	48.9°F
Aug 13	48.1°F	49.7°F	48.8°F
Aug 14	48.0°F	49.6°F	48.8°F
Aug 15	47.4°F	49.6°F	49.0°F
Aug 16	47.2°F	50.4°F	48.8°F
Aug 17	47.6°F	51.5°F	49.1°F
Aug 18	47.7°F	50.7°F	49.1°F
Aug 19	46.5°F	49.9°F	48.9°F
Aug 20	45.7°F	49.8°F	48.6°F
Aug 21	47.8°F	49.6°F	48.6°F
Aug 22	47.5°F	49.3°F	48.3°F
Aug 23	47.1°F	49.1°F	48.4°F
Aug 24	47.1°F	49.3°F	48.4°F
Aug 25	47.2°F	48.7°F	48.4°F
Aug 26	47.0°F	48.0°F	48.2°F
Aug 27	47.6°F	49.7°F	48.8°F
Aug 28	47.5°F	50.6°F	48.7°F
Aug 29	47.3°F	50.3°F	48.6°F
Aug 30	47.6°F	49.8°F	48.8°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 Siglufjörður by month

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

The warmest water in Siglufjörður was recorded on August 27, 2021, reaching a 54.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 5, 2025, dipping to 32.7°F. The average readings by season are 38.3°F in Winter, 38.0°F in Spring, 46.6°F in Summer, and 43.9°F in Autumn.