What is the current water temperature in Tromsø?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Tromsø?

As of now, in Tromsø, the water temperature is 5.47°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 Tromsø

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Tromsø. 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.

41.8

°F

December 22, 05:51

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

41.8°F

Tomorrow:

41.9°F

Sunrise:

Sunset:

Day Length:

Tromsø in December

Minimum:

37.5°F

Average:

39.8°F

Maximum:

41.5°F

Sea water temperature in Tromsø today

As of now, in Tromsø, the water temperature is 41.8°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 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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 43.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 39.0°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 41.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Tromsø

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	43.0°F	40.6°F	42.7°F
Dec 9	42.9°F	40.2°F	42.5°F
Dec 10	42.7°F	40.0°F	42.5°F
Dec 11	42.8°F	39.7°F	42.3°F
Dec 12	42.5°F	40.0°F	42.3°F
Dec 13	42.5°F	40.0°F	42.2°F
Dec 14	41.9°F	39.9°F	42.0°F
Dec 15	42.0°F	40.0°F	41.9°F
Dec 16	42.2°F	39.9°F	41.8°F
Dec 17	42.0°F	39.8°F	41.7°F
Dec 18	41.5°F	39.6°F	41.6°F
Dec 19	41.6°F	39.6°F	41.6°F
Dec 20	42.0°F	39.8°F	41.8°F
Dec 21	41.8°F	39.1°F	41.5°F
Dec 22	41.8°F	39.0°F	41.5°F
Dec 23	41.9°F	38.6°F	41.5°F
Dec 24	41.6°F	37.8°F	41.3°F
Dec 25	41.7°F	38.8°F	41.3°F
Dec 26	41.6°F	38.9°F	41.3°F
Dec 27	41.4°F	38.8°F	41.1°F
Dec 28	41.4°F	38.5°F	41.0°F
Dec 29	41.2°F	38.2°F	40.9°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 Tromsø by month

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

The warmest water in Tromsø was recorded on August 2, 2020, reaching a 56.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 17, 2017, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 39.4°F in Winter, 38.8°F in Spring, 49.0°F in Summer, and 46.8°F in Autumn.