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 11.08°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.

51.9

°F

June 22, 16:00

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

51.9°F

Tomorrow:

52.1°F

Sunrise:

03:39

Sunset:

22:34

Day Length:

18 h. 55 min.

Lerwick in June

Minimum:

46.6°F

Average:

47.0°F

Maximum:

47.9°F

Sea water temperature in Lerwick today

As of now, in Lerwick, the water temperature is 51.9°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 0.8°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 52.2°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 50.0°F on 2015.

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 52.3°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
Jun 8	50.3°F	49.9°F	50.1°F
Jun 9	50.5°F	50.2°F	50.2°F
Jun 10	50.6°F	50.2°F	50.2°F
Jun 11	50.8°F	50.1°F	50.3°F
Jun 12	50.7°F	50.1°F	50.3°F
Jun 13	50.7°F	50.1°F	50.4°F
Jun 14	51.4°F	50.1°F	50.5°F
Jun 15	51.0°F	50.3°F	50.8°F
Jun 16	51.1°F	50.0°F	50.8°F
Jun 17	51.5°F	50.2°F	50.9°F
Jun 18	51.6°F	50.8°F	51.1°F
Jun 19	51.5°F	50.1°F	51.0°F
Jun 20	51.4°F	50.0°F	50.9°F
Jun 21	51.9°F	50.5°F	51.2°F
Jun 22	51.9°F	50.9°F	51.1°F
Jun 23	52.1°F	51.3°F	51.3°F
Jun 24	52.2°F	51.5°F	51.4°F
Jun 25	52.2°F	51.8°F	51.4°F
Jun 26	52.1°F	51.6°F	51.2°F
Jun 27	52.2°F	51.6°F	51.4°F
Jun 28	52.6°F	52.0°F	51.7°F
Jun 29	52.4°F	51.4°F	51.6°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 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, 46.0°F in Spring, 52.8°F in Summer, and 52.3°F in Autumn.