What is the current water temperature in Kirkwall?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Kirkwall?

As of now, in Kirkwall, the water temperature is 13.78°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 Kirkwall

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Kirkwall. 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.

56.8

°F

July 15, 01:28

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

56.6°F

Tomorrow:

57.0°F

Sunrise:

04:24

Sunset:

22:11

Day Length:

17 h. 47 min.

Kirkwall in July

Minimum:

46.2°F

Average:

46.7°F

Maximum:

47.8°F

Sea water temperature in Kirkwall today

As of now, in Kirkwall, the water temperature is 56.8°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 3.1°F higher 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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 56.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 52.0°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest 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 57.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Kirkwall

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 1	54.2°F	53.1°F	53.0°F
Jul 2	54.5°F	53.0°F	53.1°F
Jul 3	54.8°F	52.6°F	52.9°F
Jul 4	54.8°F	52.6°F	53.2°F
Jul 5	54.6°F	53.3°F	53.3°F
Jul 6	54.4°F	53.2°F	53.3°F
Jul 7	55.1°F	53.2°F	53.5°F
Jul 8	55.4°F	53.1°F	53.3°F
Jul 9	55.0°F	53.1°F	53.3°F
Jul 10	55.5°F	53.8°F	53.3°F
Jul 11	55.2°F	53.7°F	53.4°F
Jul 12	55.8°F	53.5°F	53.5°F
Jul 13	56.3°F	53.4°F	53.7°F
Jul 14	56.6°F	53.5°F	53.5°F
Jul 15	56.8°F	53.4°F	53.7°F
Jul 16	57.0°F	53.4°F	53.9°F
Jul 17	56.9°F	53.5°F	53.9°F
Jul 18	57.1°F	53.5°F	54.0°F
Jul 19	57.2°F	54.8°F	54.1°F
Jul 20	57.3°F	54.7°F	54.3°F
Jul 21	57.3°F	54.6°F	54.3°F
Jul 22	57.3°F	54.6°F	54.3°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 Kirkwall by month

In an average year, Kirkwall offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Kirkwall was recorded on September 10, 2023, reaching a 58.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 21, 2018, dipping to 42.2°F. The average readings by season are 46.4°F in Winter, 46.0°F in Spring, 53.6°F in Summer, and 53.3°F in Autumn.