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 13.59°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.

56.5

°F

October 9, 14:25

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

56.3°F

Tomorrow:

56.7°F

Sunrise:

07:33

Sunset:

18:31

Day Length:

10 h. 58 min.

Falkirk in October

Minimum:

44.4°F

Average:

44.7°F

Maximum:

45.4°F

Sea water temperature in Falkirk today

As of now, in Falkirk, the water temperature is 56.5°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 2.1°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 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 55.7°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 52.7°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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 56.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Falkirk

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 25	57.7°F	55.8°F	55.8°F
Sep 26	57.5°F	55.9°F	55.7°F
Sep 27	57.7°F	56.0°F	55.7°F
Sep 28	57.1°F	55.7°F	55.5°F
Sep 29	57.2°F	55.1°F	55.3°F
Sep 30	56.7°F	54.9°F	55.1°F
Oct 1	57.2°F	54.7°F	55.0°F
Oct 2	57.3°F	54.6°F	54.8°F
Oct 3	56.7°F	55.2°F	54.7°F
Oct 4	56.6°F	55.1°F	54.5°F
Oct 5	56.9°F	54.8°F	54.4°F
Oct 6	56.6°F	54.9°F	54.5°F
Oct 7	56.3°F	54.9°F	54.5°F
Oct 8	56.3°F	55.0°F	54.5°F
Oct 9	56.5°F	55.0°F	54.4°F
Oct 10	56.7°F	54.9°F	54.6°F
Oct 11	56.8°F	55.1°F	54.7°F
Oct 12	56.7°F	55.0°F	54.6°F
Oct 13	56.5°F	54.7°F	54.4°F
Oct 14	56.3°F	54.4°F	54.2°F
Oct 15	56.1°F	54.2°F	54.0°F
Oct 16	55.8°F	53.9°F	53.7°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 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, 57.5°F in Summer, and 53.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Edinburgh	55.9°F	23mi
Dumbarton	56.2°F	31mi
Alexandria	56.1°F	31mi
Houston	56.2°F	31mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Falkirk