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 10.64°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.

51.2

°F

November 5, 01:30

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

51.2°F

Tomorrow:

50.9°F

Sunrise:

07:18

Sunset:

16:33

Day Length:

9 h. 15 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 51.2°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 0.8°F lower 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

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. 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 53.6°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 50.2°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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 50.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 50.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 50.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Birkenhead

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 22	54.8°F	53.8°F	54.6°F
Oct 23	54.7°F	52.8°F	54.2°F
Oct 24	54.4°F	51.5°F	53.8°F
Oct 25	53.8°F	52.6°F	53.6°F
Oct 26	53.7°F	53.3°F	53.7°F
Oct 27	53.5°F	53.5°F	53.7°F
Oct 28	53.4°F	53.2°F	53.3°F
Oct 29	52.6°F	53.5°F	53.1°F
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	52.1°F
Nov 5	51.2°F	52.3°F	52.0°F
Nov 6	50.9°F	52.2°F	51.7°F
Nov 7	50.9°F	52.3°F	51.7°F
Nov 8	50.7°F	52.4°F	51.5°F
Nov 9	50.6°F	52.4°F	51.4°F
Nov 10	50.5°F	52.2°F	51.3°F
Nov 11	50.5°F	52.2°F	51.3°F
Nov 12	50.4°F	52.1°F	51.2°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.