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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

54.7

°F

October 22, 08:43

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

54.9°F

Tomorrow:

54.6°F

Sunrise:

08:07

Sunset:

18:08

Day Length:

10 h. 1 min.

Belfast in October

Minimum:

42.4°F

Average:

47.3°F

Maximum:

49.3°F

Sea water temperature in Belfast today

As of now, in Belfast, the water temperature is 54.7°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 1.0°F lower 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

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 56.3°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 54.4°F on 2018.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 54.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 54.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 54.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Belfast

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 8 56.0°F 57.1°F 56.4°F
Oct 9 55.9°F 56.9°F 56.3°F
Oct 10 55.9°F 56.9°F 56.3°F
Oct 11 55.9°F 57.1°F 56.3°F
Oct 12 55.8°F 57.2°F 56.2°F
Oct 13 55.9°F 57.2°F 56.2°F
Oct 14 55.8°F 57.1°F 56.2°F
Oct 15 55.8°F 56.9°F 56.2°F
Oct 16 55.7°F 56.8°F 56.1°F
Oct 17 55.6°F 56.7°F 56.1°F
Oct 18 55.4°F 56.6°F 56.0°F
Oct 19 54.8°F 56.5°F 55.9°F
Oct 20 54.7°F 56.4°F 55.7°F
Oct 21 54.9°F 56.2°F 55.7°F
Oct 22 54.7°F 56.2°F 55.7°F
Oct 23 54.6°F 56.0°F 55.6°F
Oct 24 54.5°F 56.0°F 55.5°F
Oct 25 54.3°F 55.1°F 55.3°F
Oct 26 54.2°F 55.0°F 55.2°F
Oct 27 54.3°F 55.0°F 55.3°F
Oct 28 54.2°F 54.9°F 55.2°F
Oct 29 54.1°F 55.0°F 55.1°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 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 August 14, 2022, reaching a 62.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 9, 2021, dipping to 42.4°F. The average readings by season are 47.8°F in Winter, 47.6°F in Spring, 56.3°F in Summer, and 55.8°F in Autumn.