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 8.51°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.

47.3

°F

April 18, 20:07

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

47.0°F

Tomorrow:

47.4°F

Sunrise:

05:40

Sunset:

20:30

Day Length:

14 h. 50 min.

Lerwick in April

Minimum:

46.5°F

Average:

47.1°F

Maximum:

48.3°F

Sea water temperature in Lerwick today

As of now, in Lerwick, the water temperature is 47.3°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 1.9°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 46.6°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 43.6°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 47.6°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
Apr 4	46.4°F	45.5°F	45.0°F
Apr 5	46.2°F	45.4°F	45.0°F
Apr 6	46.7°F	45.3°F	45.1°F
Apr 7	46.5°F	45.3°F	45.1°F
Apr 8	46.5°F	45.6°F	45.1°F
Apr 9	46.3°F	45.4°F	45.1°F
Apr 10	46.2°F	45.4°F	45.1°F
Apr 11	46.1°F	45.5°F	45.2°F
Apr 12	46.1°F	45.9°F	45.2°F
Apr 13	47.5°F	45.6°F	45.3°F
Apr 14	46.9°F	45.6°F	45.2°F
Apr 15	46.9°F	45.7°F	45.3°F
Apr 16	46.9°F	45.6°F	45.4°F
Apr 17	47.0°F	45.7°F	45.3°F
Apr 18	47.3°F	46.0°F	45.4°F
Apr 19	47.4°F	45.7°F	45.4°F
Apr 20	47.5°F	45.6°F	45.6°F
Apr 21	47.8°F	45.6°F	45.8°F
Apr 22	47.7°F	45.7°F	45.8°F
Apr 23	47.7°F	46.0°F	45.8°F
Apr 24	47.8°F	46.0°F	45.8°F
Apr 25	47.7°F	45.8°F	45.7°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, 45.9°F in Spring, 52.8°F in Summer, and 52.3°F in Autumn.