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 5.12°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.

41.2

°F

January 23, 21:09

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

41.1°F

Tomorrow:

41.3°F

Sunrise:

08:26

Sunset:

16:29

Day Length:

8 h. 3 min.

Falkirk in January

Minimum:

43.4°F

Average:

44.5°F

Maximum:

45.4°F

Sea water temperature in Falkirk today

As of now, in Falkirk, the water temperature is 41.2°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 1.2°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably 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 43.2°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 41.6°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest 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 41.6°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
Jan 9	44.2°F	44.7°F	44.5°F
Jan 10	44.4°F	44.9°F	44.7°F
Jan 11	44.5°F	45.0°F	44.8°F
Jan 12	44.5°F	45.0°F	44.9°F
Jan 13	43.7°F	44.6°F	44.3°F
Jan 14	42.8°F	44.4°F	44.0°F
Jan 15	42.5°F	44.4°F	43.6°F
Jan 16	41.7°F	44.3°F	43.2°F
Jan 17	41.4°F	43.9°F	42.9°F
Jan 18	41.2°F	43.5°F	42.6°F
Jan 19	40.8°F	43.1°F	42.4°F
Jan 20	40.9°F	43.1°F	42.4°F
Jan 21	41.1°F	43.0°F	42.5°F
Jan 22	41.1°F	42.9°F	42.4°F
Jan 23	41.2°F	42.8°F	42.4°F
Jan 24	41.3°F	42.7°F	42.5°F
Jan 25	41.2°F	42.6°F	42.4°F
Jan 26	41.3°F	42.6°F	42.5°F
Jan 27	41.6°F	42.8°F	42.8°F
Jan 28	41.7°F	43.0°F	42.9°F
Jan 29	41.8°F	43.2°F	43.1°F
Jan 30	42.0°F	43.2°F	43.2°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, 46.4°F in Spring, 57.4°F in Summer, and 53.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Edinburgh	42.6°F	23mi
Dumbarton	46.1°F	31mi
Alexandria	46.1°F	31mi
Houston	46.1°F	31mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Falkirk