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 10.25°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.

50.5

°F

May 21, 01:52

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

50.3°F

Tomorrow:

50.3°F

Sunrise:

04:52

Sunset:

21:32

Day Length:

16 h. 40 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 50.5°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 1.1°F lower 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.7°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 49.5°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 50.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 50.3°F, while the maximum might reach 51.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Falkirk

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
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	50.5°F	54.3°F	51.2°F
May 18	51.0°F	54.9°F	51.5°F
May 19	51.0°F	54.8°F	51.5°F
May 20	50.3°F	54.2°F	51.4°F
May 21	50.5°F	54.7°F	51.5°F
May 22	50.3°F	54.1°F	51.3°F
May 23	50.5°F	55.9°F	51.5°F
May 24	50.4°F	55.2°F	51.5°F
May 25	50.7°F	55.8°F	51.8°F
May 26	51.0°F	56.0°F	52.1°F
May 27	51.4°F	56.0°F	52.4°F
May 28	51.7°F	56.1°F	52.8°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	50.5°F	23mi
Dumbarton	51.9°F	31mi
Alexandria	51.9°F	31mi
Houston	51.9°F	31mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Falkirk