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 7.76°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.

46.0

°F

March 11, 17:27

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

45.7°F

Tomorrow:

45.9°F

Sunrise:

06:37

Sunset:

18:08

Day Length:

11 h. 31 min.

Birkenhead in March

Minimum:

42.7°F

Average:

44.4°F

Maximum:

46.9°F

Sea water temperature in Birkenhead today

As of now, in Birkenhead, the water temperature is 46.0°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 3.2°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 44.7°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 40.0°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 46.3°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
Feb 25	42.6°F	45.0°F	43.1°F
Feb 26	43.2°F	45.1°F	43.4°F
Feb 27	44.1°F	44.6°F	43.4°F
Feb 28	43.7°F	43.1°F	43.1°F
Mar 1	42.8°F	44.1°F	43.1°F
Mar 2	42.9°F	43.9°F	42.8°F
Mar 3	41.4°F	43.8°F	42.8°F
Mar 4	42.3°F	43.3°F	42.7°F
Mar 5	42.3°F	43.5°F	42.6°F
Mar 6	42.7°F	42.4°F	42.5°F
Mar 7	43.3°F	44.0°F	43.0°F
Mar 8	44.4°F	43.6°F	43.0°F
Mar 9	45.2°F	43.5°F	42.9°F
Mar 10	45.7°F	43.5°F	43.0°F
Mar 11	46.0°F	43.4°F	42.8°F
Mar 12	45.9°F	43.3°F	42.7°F
Mar 13	46.1°F	43.2°F	43.0°F
Mar 14	46.0°F	43.1°F	42.8°F
Mar 15	46.1°F	43.0°F	43.0°F
Mar 16	46.4°F	44.4°F	43.2°F
Mar 17	46.6°F	44.0°F	43.5°F
Mar 18	47.0°F	32.0°F	43.8°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, 48.9°F in Spring, 62.7°F in Summer, and 55.6°F in Autumn.