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 18.97°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

66.1

°F

August 18, 07:42

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

66.1°F

Tomorrow:

65.9°F

Sunrise:

05:56

Sunset:

20:35

Day Length:

14 h. 39 min.

Birkenhead in August

Minimum:

40.5°F

Average:

43.6°F

Maximum:

45.8°F

Sea water temperature in Birkenhead today

As of now, in Birkenhead, the water temperature is 66.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.5°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

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 67.4°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 62.1°F on 2019.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 65.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 65.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 65.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Birkenhead

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 4	66.9°F	64.2°F	64.9°F
Aug 5	66.0°F	64.8°F	64.8°F
Aug 6	67.5°F	64.4°F	64.8°F
Aug 7	66.1°F	64.4°F	64.9°F
Aug 8	65.9°F	64.5°F	64.7°F
Aug 9	65.7°F	64.7°F	64.8°F
Aug 10	65.8°F	64.6°F	64.7°F
Aug 11	65.8°F	64.9°F	65.0°F
Aug 12	66.3°F	65.2°F	65.1°F
Aug 13	67.6°F	66.4°F	65.3°F
Aug 14	67.3°F	65.8°F	65.2°F
Aug 15	66.3°F	66.4°F	65.3°F
Aug 16	66.5°F	64.9°F	64.9°F
Aug 17	66.1°F	66.7°F	64.7°F
Aug 18	66.1°F	67.2°F	64.7°F
Aug 19	65.9°F	66.9°F	64.4°F
Aug 20	65.7°F	66.6°F	64.3°F
Aug 21	65.7°F	65.7°F	64.2°F
Aug 22	65.6°F	65.7°F	64.1°F
Aug 23	65.4°F	65.3°F	64.0°F
Aug 24	65.3°F	65.0°F	63.8°F
Aug 25	65.2°F	64.4°F	63.7°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, 63.3°F in Summer, and 55.6°F in Autumn.