What is the current water temperature in North Sea?

Q: What is the current water temperature in North Sea?

As of now, in North Sea, the water temperature is 10.36°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.

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Water temperature in North Sea

Detailed information about the current water temperature in North Sea. 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.

50.6

°F

May 2, 00:44

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

50.1°F

Tomorrow:

50.8°F

Sunrise:

05:47

Sunset:

19:47

Day Length:

14 h. 0 min.

North Sea in May

Minimum:

41.8°F

Average:

44.2°F

Maximum:

48.0°F

Sea water temperature in North Sea today

As of now, in North Sea, the water temperature is 50.6°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 1.2°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 52.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 46.6°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 51.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 50.8°F, while the maximum might reach 52.1°F.

Daily water temperature in North Sea

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 18	47.7°F	50.1°F	47.3°F
Apr 19	47.8°F	49.4°F	47.2°F
Apr 20	47.5°F	48.2°F	47.4°F
Apr 21	47.8°F	50.5°F	47.8°F
Apr 22	48.0°F	49.8°F	47.4°F
Apr 23	48.7°F	50.6°F	47.5°F
Apr 24	47.9°F	49.7°F	47.7°F
Apr 25	47.5°F	51.4°F	47.9°F
Apr 26	49.5°F	52.1°F	48.5°F
Apr 27	49.2°F	51.6°F	48.5°F
Apr 28	49.9°F	51.4°F	48.7°F
Apr 29	48.7°F	51.4°F	49.0°F
Apr 30	49.7°F	51.0°F	49.2°F
May 1	50.1°F	50.2°F	48.9°F
May 2	50.6°F	51.5°F	49.5°F
May 3	50.8°F	52.8°F	49.6°F
May 4	51.1°F	51.0°F	49.9°F
May 5	51.5°F	52.5°F	50.3°F
May 6	51.1°F	52.0°F	49.9°F
May 7	51.5°F	51.6°F	50.3°F
May 8	51.5°F	50.5°F	50.3°F
May 9	52.1°F	52.8°F	50.9°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 North Sea by month

In North Sea, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 50 swimming days.

The warmest water in North Sea was recorded on July 28, 2020, reaching a 80.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 28, 2015, dipping to 33.1°F. The average readings by season are 42.8°F in Winter, 46.6°F in Spring, 70.7°F in Summer, and 63.8°F in Autumn.