What is the current water temperature in Falkirk?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Falkirk?

As of now, in Falkirk, the water temperature is 10.3°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 Falkirk

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Falkirk. 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.

50.5

°F

April 29, 23:16

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

50.6°F

Tomorrow:

50.8°F

Sunrise:

05:37

Sunset:

20:50

Day Length:

15 h. 13 min.

Falkirk in May

Minimum:

42.9°F

Average:

43.9°F

Maximum:

44.7°F

Sea water temperature in Falkirk today

As of now, in Falkirk, the water temperature is 50.5°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 2.5°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 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 50.0°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 45.6°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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 51.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 50.8°F, while the maximum might reach 52.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Falkirk

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 15	46.1°F	48.5°F	45.6°F
Apr 16	45.9°F	48.2°F	45.7°F
Apr 17	46.5°F	47.8°F	45.7°F
Apr 18	46.6°F	47.9°F	45.9°F
Apr 19	46.6°F	47.7°F	46.0°F
Apr 20	46.7°F	47.5°F	46.2°F
Apr 21	46.1°F	47.4°F	46.3°F
Apr 22	47.8°F	48.7°F	46.9°F
Apr 23	48.2°F	49.0°F	47.2°F
Apr 24	48.7°F	50.0°F	47.4°F
Apr 25	49.2°F	49.8°F	47.4°F
Apr 26	49.2°F	49.6°F	47.6°F
Apr 27	50.3°F	49.7°F	47.8°F
Apr 28	50.6°F	49.9°F	48.1°F
Apr 29	50.5°F	50.0°F	48.0°F
Apr 30	50.8°F	50.1°F	48.3°F
May 1	51.1°F	50.9°F	48.6°F
May 2	51.6°F	52.3°F	49.1°F
May 3	51.9°F	52.3°F	49.4°F
May 4	52.1°F	52.3°F	49.6°F
May 5	52.1°F	51.8°F	49.6°F
May 6	52.1°F	51.9°F	49.6°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 Falkirk by month

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

The warmest water in Falkirk was recorded on July 22, 2021, reaching a 63.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 2, 2018, dipping to 40.3°F. The average readings by season are 44.2°F in Winter, 46.5°F in Spring, 57.4°F in Summer, and 53.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Edinburgh	49.3°F	23mi
Dumbarton	49.3°F	31mi
Alexandria	49.3°F	31mi
Houston	49.3°F	31mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Falkirk