What is the current water temperature in Birkenhead?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Birkenhead?

As of now, in Birkenhead, the water temperature is 18.95°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Birkenhead

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Birkenhead. 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.

66.1

°F

July 31, 02:55

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

66.5°F

Tomorrow:

66.2°F

Sunrise:

05:26

Sunset:

21:10

Day Length:

15 h. 44 min.

Birkenhead in August

Minimum:

40.5°F

Average:

43.6°F

Maximum:

45.8°F

Sea water temperature in Birkenhead today

As of now, in Birkenhead, the water temperature is 66.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.9°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

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 66.9°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 62.5°F on 2020.

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 66.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 66.2°F, while the maximum might reach 66.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Birkenhead

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 17	68.6°F	67.4°F	64.4°F
Jul 18	67.9°F	67.3°F	64.9°F
Jul 19	68.6°F	67.0°F	65.3°F
Jul 20	68.0°F	66.6°F	65.4°F
Jul 21	66.8°F	66.8°F	65.1°F
Jul 22	66.2°F	66.3°F	65.0°F
Jul 23	65.4°F	66.1°F	65.1°F
Jul 24	66.6°F	66.5°F	65.3°F
Jul 25	67.4°F	66.5°F	65.6°F
Jul 26	67.1°F	64.6°F	65.4°F
Jul 27	66.7°F	65.1°F	65.2°F
Jul 28	67.1°F	66.9°F	65.2°F
Jul 29	67.0°F	66.4°F	65.1°F
Jul 30	66.5°F	65.0°F	64.5°F
Jul 31	66.1°F	64.3°F	64.2°F
Aug 1	66.2°F	64.0°F	64.3°F
Aug 2	66.4°F	65.3°F	64.5°F
Aug 3	66.5°F	64.0°F	64.6°F
Aug 4	66.6°F	64.2°F	64.7°F
Aug 5	66.6°F	64.8°F	64.7°F
Aug 6	66.5°F	64.4°F	64.5°F
Aug 7	66.6°F	64.4°F	64.7°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 Birkenhead by month

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

The warmest water in Birkenhead was recorded on July 22, 2021, reaching a 70.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 8, 2018, dipping to 39.3°F. The average readings by season are 43.7°F in Winter, 49.4°F in Spring, 63.2°F in Summer, and 55.6°F in Autumn.