What is the current water temperature in Falkirk?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Falkirk?

As of now, in Falkirk, the water temperature is 11.53°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 Falkirk

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Falkirk. 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.

52.8

°F

May 20, 19:03

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

53.1°F

Tomorrow:

52.7°F

Sunrise:

04:52

Sunset:

21:32

Day Length:

16 h. 40 min.

Falkirk in May

Minimum:

42.3°F

Average:

43.6°F

Maximum:

44.7°F

Sea water temperature in Falkirk today

As of now, in Falkirk, the water temperature is 52.8°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 2.2°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 stay about the same.

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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 52.4°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 47.7°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 52.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Falkirk

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 6	49.5°F	48.5°F	49.1°F
May 7	49.4°F	48.4°F	49.1°F
May 8	49.3°F	48.3°F	49.1°F
May 9	49.7°F	48.8°F	49.3°F
May 10	49.9°F	49.0°F	49.5°F
May 11	49.9°F	49.2°F	49.5°F
May 12	50.1°F	49.2°F	49.7°F
May 13	50.3°F	50.7°F	49.9°F
May 14	50.5°F	50.5°F	50.1°F
May 15	51.7°F	51.1°F	50.3°F
May 16	51.6°F	50.8°F	50.3°F
May 17	53.2°F	50.9°F	50.7°F
May 18	53.6°F	50.9°F	50.9°F
May 19	53.1°F	51.0°F	50.8°F
May 20	52.8°F	50.7°F	50.6°F
May 21	52.7°F	50.5°F	50.5°F
May 22	52.6°F	50.2°F	50.4°F
May 23	52.6°F	50.6°F	50.4°F
May 24	52.6°F	52.4°F	50.4°F
May 25	52.8°F	52.7°F	50.6°F
May 26	53.2°F	52.8°F	51.0°F
May 27	53.7°F	53.6°F	51.5°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 Falkirk by month

In an average year, Falkirk offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Falkirk was recorded on July 22, 2021, reaching a 63.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 2, 2018, dipping to 40.3°F. The average readings by season are 44.2°F in Winter, 46.0°F in Spring, 57.0°F in Summer, and 53.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Edinburgh	53.5°F	23mi
Dumbarton	52.9°F	31mi
Alexandria	52.9°F	31mi
Houston	52.7°F	31mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Falkirk