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 15.44°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.

59.8

°F

August 15, 12:53

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.9°F

Tomorrow:

60.0°F

Sunrise:

05:45

Sunset:

20:53

Day Length:

15 h. 8 min.

Falkirk in August

Minimum:

44.0°F

Average:

44.5°F

Maximum:

45.1°F

Sea water temperature in Falkirk today

As of now, in Falkirk, the water temperature is 59.8°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 0.8°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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 61.6°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 57.1°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 59.6°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
Aug 1	59.8°F	60.8°F	59.1°F
Aug 2	59.5°F	60.4°F	59.3°F
Aug 3	59.9°F	60.2°F	59.2°F
Aug 4	58.8°F	61.0°F	59.0°F
Aug 5	59.1°F	60.2°F	58.7°F
Aug 6	58.8°F	59.7°F	58.6°F
Aug 7	58.2°F	59.3°F	58.4°F
Aug 8	57.7°F	58.8°F	58.1°F
Aug 9	57.7°F	58.5°F	57.9°F
Aug 10	57.5°F	58.2°F	57.5°F
Aug 11	57.8°F	58.7°F	58.0°F
Aug 12	57.9°F	57.3°F	58.1°F
Aug 13	59.1°F	58.7°F	58.4°F
Aug 14	59.9°F	60.0°F	58.8°F
Aug 15	59.8°F	61.6°F	59.0°F
Aug 16	60.0°F	60.6°F	59.2°F
Aug 17	60.1°F	60.9°F	59.3°F
Aug 18	59.9°F	62.2°F	59.1°F
Aug 19	59.7°F	61.8°F	58.9°F
Aug 20	59.4°F	61.2°F	58.6°F
Aug 21	59.2°F	60.9°F	58.4°F
Aug 22	58.8°F	60.2°F	58.1°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 53.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Edinburgh	58.9°F	23mi
Dumbarton	60.4°F	31mi
Alexandria	60.4°F	31mi
Houston	60.5°F	31mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Falkirk