Water temperature in Lerwick
49.9
°F
May 20, 07:40
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
49.7°FTomorrow:
50.1°FSunrise:
04:13Sunset:
21:50Day Length:
17 h. 37 min.Lerwick in May
Minimum:
46.7°FAverage:
47.0°FMaximum:
48.1°FSea water temperature in Lerwick today
As of now, in Lerwick, the water temperature is 49.9°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 2.3°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
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 48.8°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 46.6°F on 2021.
Daily water temperature in Lerwick
Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
---|---|---|---|
May 6 | 48.2°F | 45.9°F | 46.7°F |
May 7 | 48.2°F | 46.0°F | 46.7°F |
May 8 | 47.5°F | 46.2°F | 46.5°F |
May 9 | 47.4°F | 46.1°F | 46.6°F |
May 10 | 47.4°F | 46.3°F | 46.8°F |
May 11 | 47.4°F | 46.4°F | 46.8°F |
May 12 | 47.5°F | 46.5°F | 46.9°F |
May 13 | 47.6°F | 46.7°F | 47.0°F |
May 14 | 47.7°F | 46.7°F | 47.1°F |
May 15 | 48.6°F | 46.6°F | 47.2°F |
May 16 | 49.0°F | 47.0°F | 47.3°F |
May 17 | 49.5°F | 47.1°F | 47.6°F |
May 18 | 49.9°F | 47.0°F | 47.6°F |
May 19 | 49.7°F | 46.9°F | 47.5°F |
May 20 | 49.9°F | 47.5°F | 47.6°F |
May 21 | 50.1°F | 47.6°F | 47.8°F |
May 22 | 50.1°F | 47.2°F | 47.8°F |
May 23 | 50.3°F | 47.4°F | 48.0°F |
May 24 | 50.4°F | 47.6°F | 48.1°F |
May 25 | 50.4°F | 47.2°F | 48.1°F |
May 26 | 50.5°F | 47.4°F | 48.2°F |
May 27 | 50.5°F | 47.4°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.