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 9.92°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.

49.9

°F

November 21, 09:45

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

50.1°F

Tomorrow:

49.9°F

Sunrise:

08:20

Sunset:

15:21

Day Length:

7 h. 1 min.

Lerwick in November

Minimum:

46.1°F

Average:

46.7°F

Maximum:

47.8°F

Sea 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 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 stay about the same.

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 aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 51.2°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 49.0°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 49.6°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
Nov 7	50.3°F	50.4°F	51.2°F
Nov 8	51.0°F	50.4°F	51.1°F
Nov 9	51.0°F	50.3°F	51.2°F
Nov 10	50.8°F	50.2°F	51.0°F
Nov 11	50.7°F	50.3°F	50.9°F
Nov 12	50.6°F	50.3°F	50.8°F
Nov 13	50.5°F	50.4°F	50.7°F
Nov 14	50.5°F	50.2°F	50.7°F
Nov 15	50.8°F	50.1°F	50.6°F
Nov 16	50.7°F	49.8°F	50.5°F
Nov 17	50.8°F	49.9°F	50.5°F
Nov 18	50.4°F	49.6°F	50.3°F
Nov 19	50.3°F	49.5°F	50.1°F
Nov 20	50.1°F	49.4°F	50.0°F
Nov 21	49.9°F	49.4°F	50.1°F
Nov 22	49.9°F	49.4°F	50.1°F
Nov 23	49.7°F	49.4°F	49.9°F
Nov 24	49.7°F	49.2°F	49.9°F
Nov 25	49.5°F	49.1°F	49.7°F
Nov 26	49.5°F	49.2°F	49.7°F
Nov 27	49.4°F	49.0°F	49.6°F
Nov 28	49.4°F	48.8°F	49.6°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 July 30, 2014, reaching a 57.3°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, 52.9°F in Summer, and 52.3°F in Autumn.