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 16.18°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.

61.1

°F

September 11, 16:49

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.1°F

Tomorrow:

60.7°F

Sunrise:

06:38

Sunset:

19:39

Day Length:

13 h. 1 min.

Birkenhead in September

Minimum:

40.9°F

Average:

43.3°F

Maximum:

45.6°F

Sea water temperature in Birkenhead today

As of now, in Birkenhead, the water temperature is 61.1°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 1.2°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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 66.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 60.6°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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 59.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 59.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 60.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Birkenhead

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 28	65.4°F	65.9°F	63.9°F
Aug 29	65.1°F	65.5°F	64.0°F
Aug 30	65.0°F	64.8°F	63.9°F
Aug 31	65.0°F	64.5°F	63.7°F
Sep 1	64.6°F	63.9°F	63.5°F
Sep 2	64.5°F	63.8°F	63.3°F
Sep 3	64.7°F	63.7°F	63.3°F
Sep 4	64.6°F	63.8°F	63.2°F
Sep 5	64.4°F	62.9°F	63.2°F
Sep 6	63.4°F	62.8°F	63.1°F
Sep 7	63.4°F	62.7°F	63.2°F
Sep 8	63.2°F	61.6°F	62.9°F
Sep 9	62.3°F	62.3°F	62.7°F
Sep 10	62.1°F	61.7°F	62.5°F
Sep 11	61.1°F	61.1°F	62.3°F
Sep 12	60.7°F	60.9°F	61.9°F
Sep 13	60.3°F	60.7°F	61.4°F
Sep 14	59.8°F	59.8°F	61.0°F
Sep 15	59.9°F	58.9°F	61.1°F
Sep 16	59.8°F	59.1°F	61.0°F
Sep 17	59.4°F	59.3°F	60.6°F
Sep 18	59.6°F	58.6°F	60.8°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 43.7°F in Winter, 49.4°F in Spring, 63.3°F in Summer, and 55.7°F in Autumn.