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 7.83°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.

46.1

°F

December 14, 22:18

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

46.0°F

Tomorrow:

45.7°F

Sunrise:

08:20

Sunset:

15:53

Day Length:

7 h. 33 min.

Birkenhead in December

Minimum:

41.6°F

Average:

43.5°F

Maximum:

45.1°F

Sea water temperature in Birkenhead today

As of now, in Birkenhead, the water temperature is 46.1°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 0.5°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 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 47.9°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 42.3°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 45.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 45.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 45.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Birkenhead

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 30	46.0°F	46.4°F	47.4°F
Dec 1	45.9°F	45.8°F	47.1°F
Dec 2	44.6°F	46.1°F	46.8°F
Dec 3	45.4°F	45.9°F	46.8°F
Dec 4	45.3°F	45.5°F	46.7°F
Dec 5	44.8°F	46.0°F	46.6°F
Dec 6	45.1°F	45.1°F	46.2°F
Dec 7	43.7°F	43.8°F	46.1°F
Dec 8	44.6°F	44.3°F	46.1°F
Dec 9	45.6°F	44.7°F	46.2°F
Dec 10	46.5°F	44.7°F	46.2°F
Dec 11	46.5°F	45.0°F	46.0°F
Dec 12	46.3°F	45.3°F	45.9°F
Dec 13	46.0°F	45.5°F	46.0°F
Dec 14	46.1°F	45.6°F	45.6°F
Dec 15	45.7°F	44.6°F	45.2°F
Dec 16	45.5°F	44.8°F	45.0°F
Dec 17	45.3°F	44.3°F	44.8°F
Dec 18	45.4°F	45.4°F	44.9°F
Dec 19	45.3°F	46.2°F	44.7°F
Dec 20	45.2°F	45.8°F	44.7°F
Dec 21	45.1°F	45.1°F	44.6°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.