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 6.32°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.

43.4

°F

May 12, 06:20

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

42.9°F

Tomorrow:

43.7°F

Sunrise:

02:11

Sunset:

23:14

Day Length:

21 h. 3 min.

Tromsø in May

Minimum:

38.0°F

Average:

40.6°F

Maximum:

42.7°F

Sea water temperature in Tromsø today

As of now, in Tromsø, the water temperature is 43.4°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 2.5°F higher 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 42.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 39.9°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 44.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 43.7°F, while the maximum might reach 44.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Tromsø

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 28	41.2°F	40.9°F	39.6°F
Apr 29	40.9°F	40.5°F	39.6°F
Apr 30	41.0°F	40.3°F	39.5°F
May 1	41.4°F	40.0°F	40.0°F
May 2	41.5°F	41.8°F	40.2°F
May 3	41.4°F	41.6°F	40.3°F
May 4	41.4°F	41.3°F	40.3°F
May 5	41.2°F	41.9°F	40.3°F
May 6	40.9°F	41.6°F	40.3°F
May 7	41.1°F	41.4°F	40.2°F
May 8	41.0°F	41.3°F	40.3°F
May 9	40.8°F	41.2°F	40.2°F
May 10	41.2°F	41.3°F	40.4°F
May 11	42.9°F	41.3°F	40.4°F
May 12	43.4°F	41.8°F	40.9°F
May 13	43.7°F	43.1°F	41.2°F
May 14	43.7°F	42.4°F	41.1°F
May 15	43.7°F	42.4°F	41.2°F
May 16	44.0°F	42.4°F	41.4°F
May 17	44.2°F	42.4°F	41.6°F
May 18	44.4°F	42.4°F	41.8°F
May 19	44.3°F	42.3°F	41.8°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 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 39.7°F in Winter, 39.2°F in Spring, 49.1°F in Summer, and 47.1°F in Autumn.