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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

59.9

°F

April 29, 00:16

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

60.0°F

Tomorrow:

59.8°F

Sunrise:

06:57

Sunset:

17:17

Day Length:

10 h. 20 min.

Cambridge in May

Minimum:

63.2°F

Average:

64.6°F

Maximum:

67.6°F

Sea water temperature in Cambridge today

As of now, in Cambridge, the water temperature is 59.9°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 1.4°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 60.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 56.3°F on 2021.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 59.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Cambridge

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 15 60.9°F 61.5°F 60.0°F
Apr 16 60.7°F 61.2°F 60.0°F
Apr 17 59.9°F 60.7°F 59.6°F
Apr 18 59.6°F 59.7°F 59.3°F
Apr 19 59.5°F 60.4°F 59.5°F
Apr 20 59.3°F 60.2°F 59.4°F
Apr 21 60.5°F 60.0°F 59.3°F
Apr 22 59.8°F 59.2°F 59.2°F
Apr 23 58.7°F 59.1°F 59.0°F
Apr 24 59.5°F 58.8°F 58.9°F
Apr 25 59.4°F 59.3°F 58.8°F
Apr 26 59.3°F 59.0°F 58.9°F
Apr 27 60.3°F 58.9°F 58.8°F
Apr 28 60.0°F 59.2°F 58.5°F
Apr 29 59.9°F 59.1°F 58.5°F
Apr 30 59.8°F 59.4°F 58.4°F
May 1 59.8°F 59.1°F 58.4°F
May 2 59.8°F 59.1°F 58.4°F
May 3 59.5°F 58.6°F 58.1°F
May 4 59.4°F 58.4°F 58.0°F
May 5 58.9°F 56.7°F 57.4°F
May 6 58.8°F 56.7°F 57.4°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 60.1°F 7mi
Kingston 59.8°F 12mi
Brighton 58.5°F 14mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Cambridge