Water temperature in Kirkwall
54.7
°F
July 3, 06:44
Trend:
stableYesterday:
54.9°FTomorrow:
55.0°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
18 h. 19 min.Kirkwall in July
Minimum:
46.2°FAverage:
46.7°FMaximum:
47.8°FSea water temperature in Kirkwall today
As of now, in Kirkwall, the water temperature is 54.7°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 1.8°F higher 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 rise a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.8°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 51.7°F on 2017.
Daily water temperature in Kirkwall
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19 | 52.3°F | 53.5°F | 52.0°F |
| Jun 20 | 52.9°F | 53.2°F | 52.0°F |
| Jun 21 | 53.3°F | 54.0°F | 52.2°F |
| Jun 22 | 53.5°F | 53.3°F | 52.2°F |
| Jun 23 | 53.4°F | 54.3°F | 52.3°F |
| Jun 24 | 53.6°F | 54.0°F | 52.4°F |
| Jun 25 | 54.0°F | 53.6°F | 52.5°F |
| Jun 26 | 53.5°F | 53.6°F | 52.6°F |
| Jun 27 | 54.0°F | 54.3°F | 52.9°F |
| Jun 28 | 54.4°F | 54.0°F | 52.9°F |
| Jun 29 | 54.2°F | 54.8°F | 53.1°F |
| Jun 30 | 55.1°F | 54.7°F | 53.1°F |
| Jul 1 | 55.2°F | 54.2°F | 53.2°F |
| Jul 2 | 54.9°F | 54.5°F | 53.1°F |
| Jul 3 | 54.7°F | 54.8°F | 52.9°F |
| Jul 4 | 55.0°F | 54.8°F | 53.2°F |
| Jul 5 | 55.2°F | 54.6°F | 53.4°F |
| Jul 6 | 55.3°F | 54.4°F | 53.4°F |
| Jul 7 | 55.5°F | 55.1°F | 53.6°F |
| Jul 8 | 55.3°F | 55.4°F | 53.5°F |
| Jul 9 | 55.3°F | 55.0°F | 53.5°F |
| Jul 10 | 55.3°F | 55.5°F | 53.5°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.