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 11.53°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 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.

52.8

°F

October 22, 08:43

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

52.5°F

Tomorrow:

52.6°F

Sunrise:

08:07

Sunset:

17:44

Day Length:

9 h. 37 min.

Kirkwall in October

Minimum:

46.0°F

Average:

46.6°F

Maximum:

47.7°F

Sea water temperature in Kirkwall today

As of now, in Kirkwall, the water temperature is 52.8°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 0.5°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.1°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 52.2°F on 2018.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 52.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 52.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 52.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Kirkwall

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 8	53.6°F	55.2°F	54.1°F
Oct 9	53.5°F	54.8°F	53.9°F
Oct 10	53.4°F	55.0°F	53.9°F
Oct 11	53.2°F	54.9°F	54.0°F
Oct 12	53.2°F	54.6°F	53.9°F
Oct 13	52.7°F	54.5°F	53.7°F
Oct 14	52.7°F	54.3°F	53.7°F
Oct 15	52.5°F	53.8°F	53.5°F
Oct 16	52.4°F	53.7°F	53.4°F
Oct 17	52.5°F	53.7°F	53.4°F
Oct 18	52.6°F	53.5°F	53.3°F
Oct 19	52.6°F	53.6°F	53.3°F
Oct 20	52.5°F	53.5°F	53.3°F
Oct 21	52.5°F	53.3°F	53.2°F
Oct 22	52.8°F	53.3°F	53.3°F
Oct 23	52.6°F	52.9°F	53.1°F
Oct 24	52.6°F	52.7°F	53.1°F
Oct 25	52.4°F	52.8°F	53.0°F
Oct 26	52.3°F	52.7°F	52.8°F
Oct 27	52.4°F	52.6°F	52.9°F
Oct 28	52.2°F	52.5°F	52.7°F
Oct 29	52.2°F	52.5°F	52.7°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, 45.9°F in Spring, 53.5°F in Summer, and 53.3°F in Autumn.