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 9.29°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.

48.7

°F

April 8, 17:38

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

47.9°F

Tomorrow:

49.1°F

Sunrise:

06:30

Sunset:

19:59

Day Length:

13 h. 29 min.

Birkenhead in April

Minimum:

41.6°F

Average:

44.4°F

Maximum:

46.5°F

Sea water temperature in Birkenhead today

As of now, in Birkenhead, the water temperature is 48.7°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 1.1°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 rise a bit.

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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 50.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 43.5°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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 49.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 48.7°F, while the maximum might reach 49.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Birkenhead

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 25	47.4°F	46.3°F	46.1°F
Mar 26	46.9°F	46.5°F	46.0°F
Mar 27	46.5°F	47.3°F	46.4°F
Mar 28	47.1°F	47.1°F	46.4°F
Mar 29	47.1°F	48.4°F	46.6°F
Mar 30	46.9°F	48.4°F	46.7°F
Mar 31	47.5°F	47.8°F	46.9°F
Apr 1	47.8°F	48.5°F	46.9°F
Apr 2	46.9°F	47.4°F	46.7°F
Apr 3	46.6°F	47.9°F	46.7°F
Apr 4	47.1°F	48.0°F	46.9°F
Apr 5	48.5°F	49.2°F	47.2°F
Apr 6	47.8°F	50.0°F	47.2°F
Apr 7	47.9°F	50.8°F	47.7°F
Apr 8	48.7°F	49.7°F	47.6°F
Apr 9	49.1°F	50.3°F	48.0°F
Apr 10	48.7°F	50.3°F	47.6°F
Apr 11	49.2°F	51.3°F	48.0°F
Apr 12	49.4°F	52.1°F	48.3°F
Apr 13	49.2°F	51.9°F	48.1°F
Apr 14	49.4°F	51.5°F	48.3°F
Apr 15	49.4°F	51.2°F	48.2°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 43.7°F in Winter, 49.4°F in Spring, 63.1°F in Summer, and 55.6°F in Autumn.