What is the current water temperature in Tórshavn?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Tórshavn?

As of now, in Tórshavn, the water temperature is 7.06°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 Tórshavn

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Tórshavn. 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.

44.7

°F

April 28, 22:05

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

44.7°F

Tomorrow:

44.8°F

Sunrise:

05:21

Sunset:

21:30

Day Length:

16 h. 9 min.

Tórshavn in May

Minimum:

43.8°F

Average:

44.7°F

Maximum:

45.7°F

Sea water temperature in Tórshavn today

As of now, in Tórshavn, the water temperature is 44.7°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 0.5°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 45.6°F on 2014, while the historical minimum was 43.5°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 44.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Tórshavn

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 14	44.0°F	43.7°F	43.7°F
Apr 15	44.2°F	43.7°F	43.7°F
Apr 16	44.1°F	43.9°F	43.8°F
Apr 17	43.8°F	43.6°F	43.8°F
Apr 18	43.8°F	44.4°F	43.9°F
Apr 19	44.2°F	44.4°F	44.0°F
Apr 20	43.9°F	44.6°F	44.1°F
Apr 21	43.9°F	44.6°F	44.2°F
Apr 22	44.1°F	44.8°F	44.2°F
Apr 23	44.6°F	44.8°F	44.3°F
Apr 24	44.9°F	44.7°F	44.3°F
Apr 25	44.6°F	43.9°F	44.3°F
Apr 26	44.6°F	44.0°F	44.3°F
Apr 27	44.7°F	44.1°F	44.3°F
Apr 28	44.7°F	44.1°F	44.2°F
Apr 29	44.8°F	43.9°F	44.3°F
Apr 30	44.7°F	43.9°F	44.2°F
May 1	44.7°F	43.8°F	44.2°F
May 2	44.8°F	44.0°F	44.3°F
May 3	44.9°F	44.2°F	44.4°F
May 4	44.9°F	44.3°F	44.5°F
May 5	45.0°F	44.3°F	44.5°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 Tórshavn by month

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

The warmest water in Tórshavn was recorded on July 27, 2014, reaching a 52.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 25, 2016, dipping to 41.6°F. The average readings by season are 44.4°F in Winter, 44.1°F in Spring, 49.2°F in Summer, and 49.4°F in Autumn.