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 12.4°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.

54.3

°F

October 15, 06:13

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

54.4°F

Tomorrow:

54.1°F

Sunrise:

07:46

Sunset:

18:15

Day Length:

10 h. 29 min.

Falkirk in October

Minimum:

44.2°F

Average:

44.7°F

Maximum:

45.4°F

Sea water temperature in Falkirk today

As of now, in Falkirk, the water temperature is 54.3°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 0.3°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 fall 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 54.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 53.4°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 53.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 53.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 54.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Falkirk

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 1	54.7°F	54.2°F	54.6°F
Oct 2	54.6°F	54.0°F	54.5°F
Oct 3	55.2°F	54.2°F	54.4°F
Oct 4	55.1°F	54.1°F	54.2°F
Oct 5	54.8°F	53.9°F	54.0°F
Oct 6	54.9°F	54.1°F	54.2°F
Oct 7	54.9°F	54.1°F	54.2°F
Oct 8	55.0°F	54.2°F	54.3°F
Oct 9	55.0°F	54.2°F	54.3°F
Oct 10	54.9°F	54.3°F	54.5°F
Oct 11	55.1°F	54.4°F	54.7°F
Oct 12	55.0°F	54.4°F	54.5°F
Oct 13	54.7°F	54.1°F	54.4°F
Oct 14	54.4°F	53.9°F	54.1°F
Oct 15	54.3°F	53.5°F	54.0°F
Oct 16	54.1°F	53.3°F	53.7°F
Oct 17	53.8°F	53.0°F	53.5°F
Oct 18	53.5°F	52.6°F	53.2°F
Oct 19	53.2°F	52.3°F	52.8°F
Oct 20	53.2°F	52.3°F	52.9°F
Oct 21	53.2°F	52.4°F	52.9°F
Oct 22	53.3°F	52.4°F	53.0°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, 46.2°F in Spring, 57.2°F in Summer, and 53.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Edinburgh	54.4°F	23mi
Dumbarton	54.6°F	31mi
Alexandria	54.6°F	31mi
Houston	54.6°F	31mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Falkirk