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Water temperature in Belfast

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Belfast. 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.
Sea temperature in Belfast now

58.3

°F

October 10, 14:37

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

58.5°F

Tomorrow:

58.1°F

Sunrise:

06:44

Sunset:

18:01

Day Length:

11 h. 17 min.

Belfast in October

Minimum:

38.1°F

Average:

40.2°F

Maximum:

42.5°F

Sea water temperature in Belfast today

As of now, in Belfast, the water temperature is 58.3°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 1.3°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 55.0°F on 2015.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 57.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 56.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 58.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Belfast

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 26 59.5°F 59.4°F 59.0°F
Sep 27 61.1°F 58.8°F 59.2°F
Sep 28 59.9°F 58.5°F 59.0°F
Sep 29 61.2°F 57.8°F 59.0°F
Sep 30 62.0°F 58.4°F 58.9°F
Oct 1 60.9°F 58.1°F 58.5°F
Oct 2 60.0°F 59.4°F 58.5°F
Oct 3 58.9°F 59.0°F 57.8°F
Oct 4 58.1°F 58.6°F 57.7°F
Oct 5 58.2°F 58.1°F 57.6°F
Oct 6 58.3°F 60.3°F 57.4°F
Oct 7 58.8°F 57.6°F 57.2°F
Oct 8 59.5°F 56.7°F 57.2°F
Oct 9 58.5°F 56.8°F 57.3°F
Oct 10 58.3°F 57.4°F 57.0°F
Oct 11 58.1°F 58.1°F 56.8°F
Oct 12 57.7°F 56.8°F 56.4°F
Oct 13 57.5°F 56.1°F 56.2°F
Oct 14 57.2°F 55.9°F 56.0°F
Oct 15 57.3°F 55.5°F 56.0°F
Oct 16 57.0°F 54.8°F 55.8°F
Oct 17 56.8°F 54.9°F 55.6°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 Belfast by month

In an average year, Belfast offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Belfast was recorded on July 30, 2023, reaching a 71.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 2, 2015, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 39.8°F in Winter, 41.6°F in Spring, 60.5°F in Summer, and 55.7°F in Autumn.