What is the current water temperature in Santa Maria?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Santa Maria?

As of now, in Santa Maria, the water temperature is 21.44°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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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.

70.6

°F

February 10, 05:57

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

70.5°F

Tomorrow:

70.4°F

Sunrise:

07:00

Sunset:

18:32

Day Length:

11 h. 32 min.

Santa Maria in February

Minimum:

73.1°F

Average:

74.6°F

Maximum:

75.6°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Maria today

As of now, in Santa Maria, the water temperature is 70.6°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 1.6°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 reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 75.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 69.4°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 70.4°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 27	70.6°F	72.4°F	72.6°F
Jan 28	71.1°F	72.5°F	72.7°F
Jan 29	71.1°F	72.5°F	72.7°F
Jan 30	71.3°F	72.3°F	72.6°F
Jan 31	71.1°F	72.3°F	72.6°F
Feb 1	71.1°F	71.7°F	72.6°F
Feb 2	70.8°F	72.3°F	72.6°F
Feb 3	70.4°F	71.9°F	72.4°F
Feb 4	70.8°F	72.1°F	72.3°F
Feb 5	70.6°F	71.8°F	72.2°F
Feb 6	70.4°F	71.7°F	72.1°F
Feb 7	70.3°F	71.7°F	72.1°F
Feb 8	70.3°F	70.9°F	72.0°F
Feb 9	70.5°F	70.4°F	72.1°F
Feb 10	70.6°F	71.3°F	72.2°F
Feb 11	70.4°F	71.3°F	71.9°F
Feb 12	70.6°F	71.2°F	72.2°F
Feb 13	70.5°F	71.3°F	72.1°F
Feb 14	70.4°F	71.0°F	72.0°F
Feb 15	70.5°F	70.8°F	72.0°F
Feb 16	70.4°F	71.0°F	72.0°F
Feb 17	70.1°F	71.3°F	71.7°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 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.