Lake District Waters becoming warmer.

[freshwaterdiver]

Hi Buds - The lakes are getting warmer. Just 6 years ago the average temp in January (the coldest period) was 5c, now its 7 to 8c. For June it should be between 7 and 8c but its actually at 12c right now. Thats a big change.

If you have dived the lake district between Jan 2005 and now - would you please check your logs and PM me with the following details: Date(s), Lake(s) Dived, the Site(s), depth reached and temperature details.

I'll be compiling this data into a spread sheet in order to create a more accurate and up-to-date charts for everyone on my Freshwaterdiver.com website which hopefully will be completed for Jan 2008.

What effect these higher temps may have on the aquatic ecology of the lakes - I hate to think.

Sincere thanks to all those who may wish to help.
Yours - Webmaster Paul

[witchieblackcat]

Paul,

I'll trawl through my logs and send you some data. Do you have a preferred format for the data or even a blank Spreadsheet to fill in?

Alistair

[freshwaterdiver]

Originally Posted by witchieblackcat

Paul,

I'll trawl through my logs and send you some data. Do you have a preferred format for the data or even a blank Spreadsheet to fill in?

Alistair

I kept away from formats because I knew this would involve a lot of work for many of you - I did forget to mention "date" but have corrected that now.

So please just use your own format to make life easy for all concerned and I'll sort all the data out on my own end.

A Big thanks to all - in this 1st hour!

[freshwaterdiver]

Originally Posted by freshwaterdiver

Hi Buds - The lakes are getting warmer. Just 6 years ago the average temp in January (the coldest period) was 5c, now its 7 to 8c. For June it should be between 7 and 8c but its actually at 12c right now. Thats a big change.

If you have dived the lake district between Jan 2005 and now - would you please check your logs and PM me with the following details: Date(s), Lake(s) Dived, the Site(s), depth reached and temperature details.

I'll be compiling this data into a spread sheet in order to create a more accurate, and up-to-date charts for everyone which hopefully will be completed for Jan 2008.

At least 1600 readings are required, so please help if you can
Sincere thanks to all those who may wish to help.
Yours - Webmaster Paul

[freshwaterdiver]

Lake district temp data kindly requested

[Finless]

Does any info from Stoney, Gildy etc count?

Oh no, if the water gets too warm then divers will start wearing wet suits and will be peeing everywhere in the water!

I new my FFM was a good investment!

[DIVE BUDDHA]

whats the temp in wasswater at the minute ?

[John_C]

Originally Posted by DIVE BUDDHA

whats the temp in wasswater at the minute ?

Dont know for sure but if its anything like Crummock at the moment, its going to be about 12degC from 0 - 20mtrs and then dropping to about 6/8degC there after. The thomocline is very noticable in Crummock at the 20mtr mark right now.

[Air Guzzler]

Originally Posted by Finless

Does any info from Stoney, Gildy etc count?

Oh no, if the water gets too warm then divers will start wearing wet suits and will be peeing everywhere in the water!
I new my FFM was a good investment!

You mean your not supposed to pee in a dry suit

[Gram43]

Originally Posted by freshwaterdiver

Hi Buds - The lakes are getting warmer. Just 6 years ago the average temp in January (the coldest period) was 5c, now its 7 to 8c. For June it should be between 7 and 8c but its actually at 12c right now. Thats a big change.

If you have dived the lake district between Jan 2005 and now - would you please check your logs and PM me with the following details: Date(s), Lake(s) Dived, the Site(s), depth reached and temperature details.

I'll be compiling this data into a spread sheet in order to create a more accurate and up-to-date charts for everyone on my Freshwaterdiver.com website which hopefully will be completed for Jan 2008.

Sincere thanks to all those who may wish to help.
Yours - Webmaster Paul

I thought Wastwater and Crummock practically had no life in them anyway, I've only ever seen a fish as big as a stickleback in Wastwater before, but I bet there's tons of bugs 'n' things!!