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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

56.0

°F

May 20, 22:17

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

56.1°F

Tomorrow:

55.9°F

Sunrise:

07:21

Sunset:

16:52

Day Length:

9 h. 31 min.

Cambridge in May

Minimum:

60.7°F

Average:

64.3°F

Maximum:

67.6°F

Sea water temperature in Cambridge today

As of now, in Cambridge, the water temperature is 56.0°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 0.9°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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 56.4°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 52.6°F on 2015.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 55.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 55.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 55.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Cambridge

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 6 56.7°F 56.9°F 57.2°F
May 7 55.7°F 56.8°F 57.1°F
May 8 55.8°F 55.7°F 56.8°F
May 9 55.9°F 55.8°F 56.6°F
May 10 56.0°F 55.8°F 56.5°F
May 11 55.7°F 55.3°F 56.2°F
May 12 55.6°F 55.3°F 56.1°F
May 13 55.6°F 55.4°F 56.1°F
May 14 55.4°F 56.0°F 55.9°F
May 15 57.7°F 54.3°F 55.8°F
May 16 56.6°F 54.0°F 55.6°F
May 17 56.8°F 54.3°F 55.6°F
May 18 56.6°F 54.5°F 55.6°F
May 19 56.1°F 54.6°F 55.3°F
May 20 56.0°F 54.2°F 55.2°F
May 21 55.9°F 54.8°F 55.0°F
May 22 55.8°F 54.8°F 54.9°F
May 23 55.6°F 53.7°F 54.7°F
May 24 55.4°F 53.7°F 54.6°F
May 25 55.5°F 53.9°F 54.6°F
May 26 55.5°F 53.7°F 54.6°F
May 27 55.1°F 51.7°F 54.2°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 64.3°F in Winter, 59.7°F in Spring, 51.2°F in Summer, and 55.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Hobart 56.3°F 7mi
Kingston 56.5°F 12mi
Brighton 56.3°F 14mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Cambridge