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 15.15°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 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.

59.3

°F

June 6, 05:01

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.4°F

Tomorrow:

59.4°F

Sunrise:

04:47

Sunset:

21:35

Day Length:

16 h. 48 min.

Birkenhead in June

Minimum:

41.0°F

Average:

43.8°F

Maximum:

45.7°F

Sea water temperature in Birkenhead today

As of now, in Birkenhead, the water temperature is 59.3°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 0.4°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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 61.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 58.2°F on 2024.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 59.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Birkenhead

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 23	55.0°F	60.5°F	56.9°F
May 24	56.6°F	59.8°F	56.9°F
May 25	58.3°F	60.3°F	57.2°F
May 26	60.8°F	60.5°F	57.7°F
May 27	62.3°F	59.7°F	57.9°F
May 28	61.3°F	59.4°F	58.1°F
May 29	61.7°F	60.5°F	58.5°F
May 30	61.3°F	60.0°F	58.6°F
May 31	60.5°F	60.4°F	59.1°F
Jun 1	61.4°F	59.8°F	59.3°F
Jun 2	61.2°F	60.0°F	59.1°F
Jun 3	61.2°F	59.6°F	59.6°F
Jun 4	60.8°F	59.8°F	59.6°F
Jun 5	59.4°F	59.7°F	59.8°F
Jun 6	59.3°F	59.5°F	59.7°F
Jun 7	59.4°F	59.1°F	59.8°F
Jun 8	59.2°F	58.6°F	59.6°F
Jun 9	59.2°F	58.4°F	59.6°F
Jun 10	59.3°F	58.3°F	59.7°F
Jun 11	59.6°F	59.5°F	60.0°F
Jun 12	59.6°F	60.5°F	60.0°F
Jun 13	59.4°F	60.7°F	59.8°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, 63.1°F in Summer, and 55.6°F in Autumn.