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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

77.3

°F

December 10, 10:56

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

77.3°F

Tomorrow:

77.3°F

Sunrise:

06:49

Sunset:

17:59

Day Length:

11 h. 10 min.

Santa Maria in December

Minimum:

70.6°F

Average:

73.6°F

Maximum:

75.2°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Maria today

As of now, in Santa Maria, the water temperature is 77.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.8°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 is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 78.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 74.3°F on 2019.

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 76.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 76.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 77.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Santa Maria

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Nov 26 77.9°F 79.5°F 78.1°F
Nov 27 78.5°F 79.6°F 78.0°F
Nov 28 78.9°F 79.6°F 78.1°F
Nov 29 78.2°F 79.8°F 77.9°F
Nov 30 78.4°F 79.9°F 78.0°F
Dec 1 78.8°F 79.5°F 77.7°F
Dec 2 78.3°F 79.3°F 77.5°F
Dec 3 78.0°F 79.0°F 77.3°F
Dec 4 77.5°F 79.0°F 77.2°F
Dec 5 77.4°F 78.8°F 77.1°F
Dec 6 77.3°F 78.7°F 76.9°F
Dec 7 77.0°F 78.2°F 76.9°F
Dec 8 77.2°F 77.8°F 76.7°F
Dec 9 77.3°F 76.3°F 76.3°F
Dec 10 77.3°F 78.0°F 76.5°F
Dec 11 77.3°F 77.5°F 76.4°F
Dec 12 77.2°F 77.3°F 76.4°F
Dec 13 77.1°F 76.9°F 76.3°F
Dec 14 76.8°F 76.6°F 76.0°F
Dec 15 76.7°F 76.3°F 75.8°F
Dec 16 76.5°F 76.1°F 75.7°F
Dec 17 76.4°F 76.0°F 75.5°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 220 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 73.7°F in Winter, 72.0°F in Spring, 76.2°F in Summer, and 80.0°F in Autumn.