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 5.2°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.

41.4

°F

May 10, 15:14

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

41.2°F

Tomorrow:

41.5°F

Sunrise:

02:26

Sunset:

22:58

Day Length:

20 h. 32 min.

Tromsø in May

Minimum:

38.0°F

Average:

40.5°F

Maximum:

42.7°F

Sea water temperature in Tromsø today

As of now, in Tromsø, the water temperature is 41.4°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 1.1°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 42.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 39.3°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 42.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 41.5°F, while the maximum might reach 42.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Tromsø

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 26	39.8°F	38.5°F	39.0°F
Apr 27	39.6°F	38.1°F	39.1°F
Apr 28	40.9°F	39.2°F	39.5°F
Apr 29	40.5°F	38.9°F	39.5°F
Apr 30	40.3°F	38.8°F	39.4°F
May 1	40.0°F	40.7°F	39.8°F
May 2	41.8°F	40.4°F	40.0°F
May 3	41.6°F	40.1°F	40.2°F
May 4	41.3°F	40.0°F	40.2°F
May 5	41.9°F	40.1°F	40.2°F
May 6	41.6°F	39.9°F	40.2°F
May 7	41.4°F	39.7°F	40.2°F
May 8	41.3°F	40.0°F	40.2°F
May 9	41.2°F	39.9°F	40.1°F
May 10	41.4°F	39.9°F	40.3°F
May 11	41.5°F	40.0°F	40.4°F
May 12	42.0°F	40.5°F	40.9°F
May 13	42.0°F	40.5°F	40.9°F
May 14	42.1°F	40.6°F	41.0°F
May 15	42.1°F	40.6°F	41.1°F
May 16	42.4°F	40.8°F	41.3°F
May 17	42.7°F	40.8°F	41.6°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 39.6°F in Winter, 39.0°F in Spring, 49.0°F in Summer, and 47.0°F in Autumn.