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Water temperature in Santa Maria

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Santa Maria. 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 Santa Maria now

71.8

°F

January 24, 01:18

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

72.0°F

Tomorrow:

71.8°F

Sunrise:

07:04

Sunset:

18:24

Day Length:

11 h. 20 min.

Santa Maria in January

Minimum:

73.3°F

Average:

74.6°F

Maximum:

76.0°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Maria today

As of now, in Santa Maria, the water temperature is 71.8°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 1.2°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 75.3°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 70.8°F on 2018.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 71.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Santa Maria

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 10 73.1°F 74.5°F 73.9°F
Jan 11 73.7°F 74.2°F 74.0°F
Jan 12 73.5°F 74.0°F 73.9°F
Jan 13 73.6°F 74.4°F 73.9°F
Jan 14 73.3°F 74.2°F 73.8°F
Jan 15 72.9°F 74.4°F 73.7°F
Jan 16 73.1°F 74.1°F 73.5°F
Jan 17 72.8°F 74.2°F 73.5°F
Jan 18 72.6°F 73.7°F 73.5°F
Jan 19 72.5°F 73.6°F 73.4°F
Jan 20 72.5°F 73.5°F 73.2°F
Jan 21 71.8°F 73.6°F 73.1°F
Jan 22 71.8°F 73.4°F 73.1°F
Jan 23 72.0°F 73.9°F 73.1°F
Jan 24 71.8°F 73.1°F 73.0°F
Jan 25 71.8°F 73.1°F 73.0°F
Jan 26 71.6°F 72.7°F 72.8°F
Jan 27 71.6°F 72.4°F 72.8°F
Jan 28 71.7°F 72.5°F 72.9°F
Jan 29 71.7°F 72.5°F 72.9°F
Jan 30 71.6°F 72.3°F 72.8°F
Jan 31 71.6°F 72.3°F 72.8°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 Santa Maria by month

In Santa Maria, the months June through January offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 224 swimming days.
The warmest water in Santa Maria was recorded on October 18, 2023, reaching a 83.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 20, 2018, dipping to 67.8°F. The average readings by season are 73.8°F in Winter, 72.2°F in Spring, 76.2°F in Summer, and 80.0°F in Autumn.