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 5.69°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.

42.2

°F

May 15, 08:47

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

42.2°F

Tomorrow:

42.5°F

Sunrise:

01:45

Sunset:

23:42

Day Length:

21 h. 57 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 42.2°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. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 43.1°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 39.8°F on 2022.

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 42.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 42.5°F, while the maximum might reach 43.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Tromsø

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
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	41.6°F	40.6°F
May 12	43.3°F	42.1°F	41.1°F
May 13	43.0°F	43.1°F	41.3°F
May 14	42.2°F	42.4°F	41.1°F
May 15	42.2°F	42.4°F	41.2°F
May 16	42.5°F	42.4°F	41.4°F
May 17	42.7°F	42.4°F	41.6°F
May 18	42.9°F	42.4°F	41.8°F
May 19	42.9°F	42.3°F	41.8°F
May 20	42.9°F	43.3°F	41.9°F
May 21	43.0°F	43.3°F	42.0°F
May 22	43.2°F	42.8°F	42.1°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.