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Water temperature in Belfast

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Belfast. 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.
Sea temperature in Belfast now

53.5

°F

October 6, 14:11

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

53.3°F

Tomorrow:

53.5°F

Sunrise:

06:55

Sunset:

19:41

Day Length:

12 h. 46 min.

Belfast in October

Minimum:

60.3°F

Average:

63.3°F

Maximum:

66.0°F

Sea water temperature in Belfast today

As of now, in Belfast, the water temperature is 53.5°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 1.0°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

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 53.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 51.4°F on 2022.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 53.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 53.5°F, while the maximum might reach 54.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Belfast

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 22 51.9°F 50.5°F 51.2°F
Sep 23 52.0°F 50.4°F 51.2°F
Sep 24 51.3°F 50.6°F 51.3°F
Sep 25 51.2°F 51.3°F 51.5°F
Sep 26 52.3°F 51.8°F 51.6°F
Sep 27 52.2°F 51.8°F 51.5°F
Sep 28 52.1°F 52.0°F 51.5°F
Sep 29 51.7°F 52.4°F 51.7°F
Sep 30 52.3°F 52.5°F 51.9°F
Oct 1 52.9°F 52.4°F 51.9°F
Oct 2 53.0°F 51.9°F 52.0°F
Oct 3 53.0°F 51.6°F 52.1°F
Oct 4 53.2°F 51.8°F 52.3°F
Oct 5 53.3°F 52.0°F 52.3°F
Oct 6 53.5°F 51.9°F 52.5°F
Oct 7 53.5°F 52.2°F 52.6°F
Oct 8 53.6°F 51.8°F 52.6°F
Oct 9 53.8°F 52.1°F 52.8°F
Oct 10 53.9°F 52.5°F 52.9°F
Oct 11 54.1°F 52.7°F 53.1°F
Oct 12 54.3°F 53.8°F 53.3°F
Oct 13 54.3°F 53.3°F 53.3°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 Belfast by month

In an average year, Belfast offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Belfast was recorded on January 31, 2018, reaching a 69.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 14, 2022, dipping to 46.6°F. The average readings by season are 62.9°F in Winter, 59.0°F in Spring, 50.0°F in Summer, and 54.1°F in Autumn.