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 10.53°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.

51.0

°F

May 17, 00:26

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

50.6°F

Tomorrow:

51.2°F

Sunrise:

04:59

Sunset:

21:25

Day Length:

16 h. 26 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 51.0°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 lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.3°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 48.8°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 51.2°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
May 3	51.9°F	52.3°F	49.7°F
May 4	51.5°F	52.3°F	49.8°F
May 5	52.3°F	51.8°F	49.9°F
May 6	51.3°F	51.9°F	49.7°F
May 7	51.2°F	52.1°F	49.7°F
May 8	50.7°F	51.7°F	49.6°F
May 9	50.3°F	52.3°F	49.8°F
May 10	50.6°F	52.2°F	49.7°F
May 11	51.1°F	52.3°F	49.8°F
May 12	50.5°F	52.5°F	49.9°F
May 13	51.5°F	53.8°F	50.6°F
May 14	51.4°F	53.5°F	50.6°F
May 15	51.0°F	54.3°F	50.9°F
May 16	50.6°F	54.5°F	50.9°F
May 17	51.0°F	54.3°F	51.3°F
May 18	51.2°F	54.9°F	51.5°F
May 19	51.2°F	54.8°F	51.5°F
May 20	51.1°F	54.2°F	51.4°F
May 21	51.2°F	54.7°F	51.5°F
May 22	51.0°F	54.1°F	51.3°F
May 23	51.2°F	55.9°F	51.5°F
May 24	51.2°F	55.2°F	51.5°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	49.9°F	23mi
Dumbarton	50.8°F	31mi
Alexandria	50.8°F	31mi
Houston	50.9°F	31mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Falkirk