Water temperature in Lerwick
54.6
°F
July 27, 19:40
Trend:
stableYesterday:
55.3°FTomorrow:
54.8°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
17 h. 17 min.Lerwick in August
Minimum:
46.0°FAverage:
46.8°FMaximum:
47.7°FSea water temperature in Lerwick today
As of now, in Lerwick, the water temperature is 54.6°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 about the same as 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 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 56.3°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 53.4°F on 2020.
Daily water temperature in Lerwick
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | 55.0°F | 55.8°F | 53.8°F |
| Jul 14 | 55.1°F | 55.4°F | 53.7°F |
| Jul 15 | 55.3°F | 55.4°F | 53.7°F |
| Jul 16 | 55.5°F | 56.4°F | 54.0°F |
| Jul 17 | 55.2°F | 56.1°F | 53.9°F |
| Jul 18 | 54.8°F | 57.1°F | 54.1°F |
| Jul 19 | 54.7°F | 57.2°F | 54.1°F |
| Jul 20 | 55.0°F | 57.0°F | 54.1°F |
| Jul 21 | 55.5°F | 57.1°F | 54.1°F |
| Jul 22 | 54.9°F | 58.3°F | 54.2°F |
| Jul 23 | 54.2°F | 58.1°F | 54.1°F |
| Jul 24 | 55.6°F | 58.2°F | 54.4°F |
| Jul 25 | 56.1°F | 58.0°F | 54.5°F |
| Jul 26 | 55.3°F | 57.0°F | 54.4°F |
| Jul 27 | 54.6°F | 56.3°F | 54.4°F |
| Jul 28 | 54.8°F | 56.4°F | 54.7°F |
| Jul 29 | 54.8°F | 56.1°F | 54.7°F |
| Jul 30 | 54.9°F | 56.0°F | 54.7°F |
| Jul 31 | 55.0°F | 56.1°F | 54.8°F |
| Aug 1 | 55.1°F | 56.3°F | 55.0°F |
| Aug 2 | 55.2°F | 56.6°F | 55.1°F |
| Aug 3 | 55.4°F | 56.8°F | 55.2°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.