What is the current water temperature in Lerwick?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Lerwick?

As of now, in Lerwick, the water temperature is 8.06°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 Lerwick

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Lerwick. 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.

46.5

°F

February 5, 04:37

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

46.5°F

Tomorrow:

46.5°F

Sunrise:

08:11

Sunset:

16:28

Day Length:

8 h. 17 min.

Lerwick in February

Minimum:

46.9°F

Average:

47.3°F

Maximum:

48.5°F

Sea water temperature in Lerwick today

As of now, in Lerwick, the water temperature is 46.5°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 1.0°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 stay about the same.

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 46.9°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 44.8°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 46.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Lerwick

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 22	46.6°F	44.6°F	46.1°F
Jan 23	46.6°F	44.9°F	46.0°F
Jan 24	46.4°F	44.9°F	46.0°F
Jan 25	46.4°F	45.0°F	46.0°F
Jan 26	46.3°F	44.9°F	46.1°F
Jan 27	46.3°F	44.6°F	46.0°F
Jan 28	46.3°F	44.8°F	46.0°F
Jan 29	46.3°F	44.9°F	45.8°F
Jan 30	46.2°F	45.0°F	45.8°F
Jan 31	46.1°F	45.2°F	45.8°F
Feb 1	46.3°F	44.8°F	45.8°F
Feb 2	46.2°F	44.3°F	45.6°F
Feb 3	46.5°F	44.7°F	45.6°F
Feb 4	46.5°F	44.8°F	45.5°F
Feb 5	46.5°F	44.8°F	45.5°F
Feb 6	46.5°F	44.7°F	45.5°F
Feb 7	46.4°F	44.5°F	45.4°F
Feb 8	46.4°F	44.6°F	45.4°F
Feb 9	46.4°F	44.6°F	45.4°F
Feb 10	46.2°F	44.5°F	45.2°F
Feb 11	46.3°F	44.7°F	45.3°F
Feb 12	46.2°F	44.7°F	45.2°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 Lerwick by month

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

The warmest water in Lerwick was recorded on August 5, 2019, reaching a 56.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 21, 2018, dipping to 42.8°F. The average readings by season are 46.6°F in Winter, 45.8°F in Spring, 52.8°F in Summer, and 52.3°F in Autumn.