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 13.59°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.

56.5

°F

May 9, 07:40

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

56.2°F

Tomorrow:

56.5°F

Sunrise:

05:23

Sunset:

20:55

Day Length:

15 h. 32 min.

Birkenhead in May

Minimum:

42.7°F

Average:

44.3°F

Maximum:

46.1°F

Sea water temperature in Birkenhead today

As of now, in Birkenhead, the water temperature is 56.5°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 3.7°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 55.4°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 49.4°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

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 57.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 56.3°F, while the maximum might reach 58.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Birkenhead

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 25	52.2°F	49.6°F	50.5°F
Apr 26	51.8°F	51.5°F	50.6°F
Apr 27	52.8°F	51.0°F	50.7°F
Apr 28	53.0°F	51.0°F	50.6°F
Apr 29	52.8°F	51.7°F	50.7°F
Apr 30	52.6°F	51.7°F	50.8°F
May 1	55.0°F	51.7°F	51.0°F
May 2	55.3°F	51.4°F	51.4°F
May 3	54.4°F	52.6°F	51.5°F
May 4	54.1°F	52.6°F	51.6°F
May 5	55.8°F	52.3°F	52.0°F
May 6	55.6°F	53.1°F	52.2°F
May 7	56.2°F	52.7°F	52.5°F
May 8	56.2°F	53.8°F	52.4°F
May 9	56.5°F	55.4°F	52.7°F
May 10	56.5°F	55.5°F	52.8°F
May 11	56.3°F	55.2°F	52.5°F
May 12	56.8°F	55.7°F	53.0°F
May 13	57.1°F	56.1°F	53.4°F
May 14	57.6°F	56.6°F	53.9°F
May 15	58.3°F	57.7°F	54.6°F
May 16	58.5°F	57.9°F	54.8°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 43.8°F in Winter, 49.0°F in Spring, 62.7°F in Summer, and 55.6°F in Autumn.