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 11.44°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.

52.6

°F

November 13, 23:05

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

51.3°F

Tomorrow:

52.5°F

Sunrise:

07:33

Sunset:

16:19

Day Length:

8 h. 46 min.

Birkenhead in November

Minimum:

41.3°F

Average:

43.5°F

Maximum:

45.4°F

Sea water temperature in Birkenhead today

As of now, in Birkenhead, the water temperature is 52.6°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 1.8°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 stay about the same.

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 52.0°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 48.7°F on 2018.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 52.2°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
Oct 30	52.2°F	53.3°F	52.8°F
Oct 31	51.2°F	53.1°F	52.7°F
Nov 1	50.8°F	53.0°F	52.6°F
Nov 2	50.8°F	52.8°F	52.5°F
Nov 3	51.0°F	52.6°F	52.3°F
Nov 4	51.2°F	52.4°F	52.0°F
Nov 5	51.2°F	52.3°F	51.9°F
Nov 6	52.4°F	52.2°F	51.7°F
Nov 7	51.7°F	52.3°F	51.7°F
Nov 8	52.4°F	52.4°F	51.5°F
Nov 9	53.2°F	52.5°F	51.6°F
Nov 10	53.0°F	52.3°F	51.5°F
Nov 11	51.4°F	52.1°F	51.3°F
Nov 12	51.3°F	52.0°F	51.2°F
Nov 13	52.6°F	51.6°F	50.8°F
Nov 14	52.5°F	51.5°F	50.7°F
Nov 15	52.5°F	51.2°F	50.7°F
Nov 16	52.4°F	50.8°F	50.6°F
Nov 17	52.3°F	50.9°F	50.5°F
Nov 18	52.2°F	51.0°F	50.4°F
Nov 19	52.0°F	50.9°F	50.2°F
Nov 20	51.9°F	50.6°F	50.1°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.