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 14.34°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.

57.8

°F

October 10, 15:27

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

56.4°F

Tomorrow:

57.6°F

Sunrise:

07:29

Sunset:

18:28

Day Length:

10 h. 59 min.

Birkenhead in October

Minimum:

41.1°F

Average:

43.5°F

Maximum:

45.4°F

Sea water temperature in Birkenhead today

As of now, in Birkenhead, the water temperature is 57.8°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 1.7°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 54.9°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 57.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 57.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 57.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Birkenhead

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 26	57.8°F	58.3°F	59.0°F
Sep 27	57.7°F	58.0°F	58.7°F
Sep 28	57.6°F	57.7°F	58.4°F
Sep 29	57.4°F	57.7°F	58.2°F
Sep 30	57.6°F	57.7°F	58.4°F
Oct 1	57.7°F	57.7°F	58.3°F
Oct 2	57.7°F	57.4°F	58.1°F
Oct 3	57.8°F	56.6°F	57.9°F
Oct 4	57.7°F	56.7°F	57.8°F
Oct 5	57.4°F	56.6°F	57.6°F
Oct 6	57.1°F	56.4°F	57.2°F
Oct 7	56.9°F	56.2°F	57.0°F
Oct 8	56.8°F	56.4°F	56.8°F
Oct 9	56.4°F	56.1°F	56.4°F
Oct 10	57.8°F	55.9°F	56.1°F
Oct 11	57.6°F	55.2°F	55.9°F
Oct 12	57.4°F	55.1°F	55.7°F
Oct 13	57.3°F	55.0°F	55.6°F
Oct 14	57.3°F	55.0°F	55.6°F
Oct 15	57.1°F	54.8°F	55.5°F
Oct 16	57.1°F	54.8°F	55.4°F
Oct 17	57.0°F	54.5°F	55.3°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 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, 49.1°F in Spring, 62.8°F in Summer, and 55.6°F in Autumn.