What is the current water temperature in Dundee?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Dundee?

As of now, in Dundee, the water temperature is 11.1°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 Dundee

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Dundee. 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.

52.0

°F

May 20, 06:41

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

51.9°F

Tomorrow:

52.1°F

Sunrise:

04:46

Sunset:

21:31

Day Length:

16 h. 45 min.

Dundee in May

Minimum:

44.2°F

Average:

45.1°F

Maximum:

46.1°F

Sea water temperature in Dundee today

As of now, in Dundee, the water temperature is 52.0°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 1.4°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 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 52.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 48.0°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 52.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 52.1°F, while the maximum might reach 53.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Dundee

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 6	49.1°F	47.5°F	48.1°F
May 7	48.9°F	47.4°F	48.2°F
May 8	48.7°F	47.4°F	48.2°F
May 9	48.7°F	48.0°F	48.5°F
May 10	48.8°F	48.3°F	48.7°F
May 11	49.1°F	49.7°F	49.0°F
May 12	49.2°F	49.9°F	49.1°F
May 13	49.2°F	50.4°F	49.1°F
May 14	49.4°F	49.9°F	49.3°F
May 15	50.3°F	50.8°F	49.6°F
May 16	50.2°F	51.4°F	49.9°F
May 17	51.2°F	51.7°F	50.3°F
May 18	52.1°F	51.6°F	50.5°F
May 19	51.9°F	52.0°F	50.4°F
May 20	52.0°F	52.0°F	50.5°F
May 21	52.1°F	51.8°F	50.7°F
May 22	52.1°F	51.7°F	50.6°F
May 23	52.2°F	51.9°F	50.8°F
May 24	52.4°F	52.9°F	50.9°F
May 25	52.6°F	53.0°F	51.2°F
May 26	52.9°F	53.1°F	51.5°F
May 27	53.2°F	53.3°F	51.7°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 Dundee by month

In an average year, Dundee offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Dundee was recorded on July 28, 2019, reaching a 62.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 9, 2018, dipping to 40.4°F. The average readings by season are 44.5°F in Winter, 46.0°F in Spring, 57.0°F in Summer, and 53.5°F in Autumn.