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 9.29°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.

48.7

°F

December 8, 06:43

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

48.8°F

Tomorrow:

48.5°F

Sunrise:

08:52

Sunset:

15:16

Day Length:

6 h. 24 min.

Kirkwall in December

Minimum:

45.8°F

Average:

46.4°F

Maximum:

47.5°F

Sea water temperature in Kirkwall today

As of now, in Kirkwall, the water temperature is 48.7°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 0.2°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 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 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 50.0°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 48.1°F on 2021.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 48.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 48.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 48.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Kirkwall

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 24	49.6°F	49.7°F	50.3°F
Nov 25	48.7°F	49.5°F	50.0°F
Nov 26	48.8°F	49.4°F	49.9°F
Nov 27	48.8°F	49.2°F	49.8°F
Nov 28	48.9°F	49.2°F	49.8°F
Nov 29	48.7°F	49.1°F	49.6°F
Nov 30	48.9°F	49.1°F	49.6°F
Dec 1	49.3°F	48.8°F	49.5°F
Dec 2	49.5°F	48.6°F	49.4°F
Dec 3	49.4°F	48.5°F	49.3°F
Dec 4	49.0°F	48.7°F	49.2°F
Dec 5	49.0°F	48.5°F	49.2°F
Dec 6	48.7°F	48.3°F	49.0°F
Dec 7	48.8°F	48.4°F	49.0°F
Dec 8	48.7°F	48.3°F	48.9°F
Dec 9	48.5°F	48.3°F	48.7°F
Dec 10	48.5°F	48.3°F	48.7°F
Dec 11	48.3°F	48.3°F	48.5°F
Dec 12	48.2°F	48.1°F	48.4°F
Dec 13	48.1°F	48.0°F	48.3°F
Dec 14	48.1°F	48.1°F	48.3°F
Dec 15	48.0°F	47.9°F	48.2°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 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.