The most detailed information about the water temperature in Orkney in North Sea (Scotland, United Kingdom). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Orkney for a week.
Water temperature in Orkney right now
data updated 14 minutes ago45°F
yesterday: 44°F
a week ago: 46°F
Trend: stability
Today water temperature in Orkney is 45.1°F. In general, this water temperature is unacceptable for swimming. But hardened people can afford to be in such water for 5-10 minutes. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 41°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today roughly corresponds to the average value on this day in recent years. Its value has rise both over the past 20 days and over the past week. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 44°F. Water temperature range in Orkney in April is from 42 to 48 degrees.
According to our forecast, in the next 5-6 days the water temperature in Orkney will become lower than today, but in 10 days it will still slightly rise, its value will be 46°F.
Table of water temperature values in Orkney
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Apr 9 | 6.7°C | 6.8°C | |
| Apr 10 | 7.2°C | 7.5°C | |
| Apr 11 | 7.2°C | 7.0°C | |
| Apr 12 | 7.6°C | 7.8°C | |
| Apr 13 | 7.4°C | 7.5°C | |
| Apr 14 | 7.5°C | 7.0°C | |
| Apr 15 | 7.0°C | 6.8°C | |
| Apr 16 | 7.3°C | 7.5°C | |
| Apr 17 | 7.3°C | 7.1°C | |
| Apr 18 | 7.0°C | 6.8°C | |
| Apr 19 | 7.3°C | 7.1°C | |
| Apr 20 | 7.5°C | 7.3°C | |
| Apr 21 | 8.0°C | 7.8°C | |
| Apr 22 | 7.5°C | 7.3°C | |
| Apr 23 | 8.3°C | 8.1°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in United Kingdom.
Annual graph of average water temperature change in Orkney
Water temperature in Orkney by month
Orkney located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 58 degrees. The water in this location never warms up to comfortable values. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Orkney is 50°F, by the seasons: in winter 46°F, in spring 46°F, in summer 53°F, in autumn 53°F. Minimum water temperature (43°F) in Orkney it happens in February, maximum (58°F) in August.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Orkney changes in each specific month:
Orkney: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water* | Distance** |
| Kirkwall | 45°C | 0km |
| Stromness | 45°C | 19km |
| Burwick | 44°C | 27km |
| Gills | 44°C | 40km |
| Dunnet | 44°C | 46km |
| Castletown | 44°C | 50km |
| Thurso | 45°C | 54km |
| Wick | 45°C | 62km |
| Fresgoe | 44°C | 67km |
| Whaligoe | 44°C | 72km |
| Portskerra | 44°C | 73km |
| Lybster | 44°C | 79km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in United Kingdom recorded in Challaborough, its value is 52°F. Lowest - in Aberdour, there water temperature now 42°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 47°F.
Water temperature data in Orkney and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 4 kilometers. This is Kirkwall (KOI) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Orkney: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Orkney
52km/hhumidity: 86%, clouds: 98%
55km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 62%
47km/hhumidity: 73%, clouds: 35%
31km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 12%
29km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 14%
28km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 92%
17km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 74%
9km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 29%
1km/hhumidity: 65%, clouds: 20%
8km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 56%
16km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 52%
21km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 100%
31km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 100%
42km/hhumidity: 92%, clouds: 100%
45km/hhumidity: 94%, clouds: 100%
52km/hhumidity: 88%, clouds: 83%
46km/hhumidity: 81%, clouds: 48%
48km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 83%
50km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 91%
50km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 100%
50km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 100%
48km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 100%
42km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 99%
34km/hhumidity: 65%, clouds: 37%
26km/hhumidity: 65%, clouds: 30%
16km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 32%
18km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 64%
25km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 100%
34km/hhumidity: 87%, clouds: 100%
36km/hhumidity: 92%, clouds: 100%
36km/hhumidity: 97%, clouds: 100%
30km/hhumidity: 96%, clouds: 100%
27km/hhumidity: 96%, clouds: 99%
26km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 100%
25km/hhumidity: 90%, clouds: 100%
13km/hhumidity: 90%, clouds: 100%
12km/hhumidity: 86%, clouds: 99%
16km/hhumidity: 84%, clouds: 100%
18km/hhumidity: 84%, clouds: 100%
