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 8.84°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.

47.9

°F

April 18, 20:07

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

47.8°F

Tomorrow:

48.1°F

Sunrise:

06:03

Sunset:

20:27

Day Length:

14 h. 24 min.

Falkirk in April

Minimum:

43.2°F

Average:

43.9°F

Maximum:

44.8°F

Sea water temperature in Falkirk today

As of now, in Falkirk, the water temperature is 47.9°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 2.4°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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 47.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 43.9°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 48.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 48.1°F, while the maximum might reach 49.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Falkirk

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 4	46.7°F	44.1°F	43.8°F
Apr 5	47.0°F	43.9°F	43.7°F
Apr 6	47.2°F	43.8°F	43.8°F
Apr 7	47.1°F	44.8°F	44.2°F
Apr 8	48.0°F	44.9°F	44.5°F
Apr 9	47.9°F	44.9°F	44.7°F
Apr 10	47.8°F	45.2°F	44.9°F
Apr 11	49.4°F	45.5°F	45.2°F
Apr 12	49.2°F	45.8°F	45.4°F
Apr 13	49.3°F	45.8°F	45.4°F
Apr 14	48.8°F	46.2°F	45.4°F
Apr 15	48.5°F	46.1°F	45.4°F
Apr 16	48.2°F	46.1°F	45.5°F
Apr 17	47.8°F	46.5°F	45.5°F
Apr 18	47.9°F	46.2°F	45.5°F
Apr 19	48.1°F	45.9°F	45.7°F
Apr 20	48.3°F	46.1°F	45.9°F
Apr 21	48.5°F	46.1°F	46.1°F
Apr 22	48.9°F	46.1°F	46.5°F
Apr 23	49.2°F	46.4°F	46.8°F
Apr 24	49.3°F	46.5°F	46.9°F
Apr 25	49.3°F	46.5°F	46.9°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, 46.1°F in Spring, 57.0°F in Summer, and 53.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Edinburgh	46.9°F	23mi
Dumbarton	48.3°F	31mi
Alexandria	48.3°F	31mi
Houston	48.3°F	31mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Falkirk