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Water temperature in Cambridge

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Cambridge. 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 Cambridge now

49.8

°F

August 25, 12:26

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

49.8°F

Tomorrow:

49.7°F

Sunrise:

06:49

Sunset:

17:36

Day Length:

10 h. 47 min.

Cambridge in September

Minimum:

64.3°F

Average:

65.6°F

Maximum:

67.4°F

Sea water temperature in Cambridge today

As of now, in Cambridge, the water temperature is 49.8°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 0.3°F lower 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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 51.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 47.5°F on 2015.

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 50.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Cambridge

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 11 49.2°F 51.4°F 49.7°F
Aug 12 49.6°F 51.5°F 49.8°F
Aug 13 49.8°F 51.7°F 50.0°F
Aug 14 49.1°F 51.8°F 50.1°F
Aug 15 49.5°F 52.0°F 50.3°F
Aug 16 50.1°F 51.5°F 50.5°F
Aug 17 50.3°F 51.8°F 50.7°F
Aug 18 50.0°F 51.6°F 50.8°F
Aug 19 50.3°F 51.4°F 50.8°F
Aug 20 49.6°F 51.0°F 50.4°F
Aug 21 50.0°F 51.9°F 50.5°F
Aug 22 51.1°F 51.2°F 50.4°F
Aug 23 51.5°F 50.6°F 50.3°F
Aug 24 49.8°F 51.0°F 50.2°F
Aug 25 49.8°F 51.2°F 50.2°F
Aug 26 49.7°F 51.4°F 50.0°F
Aug 27 49.9°F 52.5°F 50.3°F
Aug 28 50.2°F 52.4°F 50.5°F
Aug 29 50.3°F 52.3°F 50.6°F
Aug 30 50.3°F 51.9°F 50.6°F
Aug 31 50.4°F 51.7°F 50.7°F
Sep 1 50.3°F 51.9°F 50.7°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 Cambridge by month

In an average year, Cambridge offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Cambridge was recorded on January 29, 2018, reaching a 71.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 9, 2015, dipping to 45.5°F. The average readings by season are 64.5°F in Winter, 59.8°F in Spring, 51.2°F in Summer, and 55.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Hobart 50.4°F 7mi
Kingston 51.0°F 12mi
Brighton 50.1°F 14mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Cambridge