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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

75.1

°F

December 22, 04:00

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

75.3°F

Tomorrow:

75.0°F

Sunrise:

06:56

Sunset:

18:05

Day Length:

11 h. 9 min.

Santa Maria in December

Minimum:

70.6°F

Average:

73.5°F

Maximum:

75.2°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Maria today

As of now, in Santa Maria, the water temperature is 75.1°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.3°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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 76.2°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 73.5°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 74.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 74.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 75.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Santa Maria

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Dec 8 77.8°F 78.6°F 76.6°F
Dec 9 76.3°F 78.0°F 76.2°F
Dec 10 78.0°F 77.7°F 76.4°F
Dec 11 77.5°F 77.9°F 76.4°F
Dec 12 77.3°F 77.8°F 76.3°F
Dec 13 76.9°F 77.6°F 76.2°F
Dec 14 76.6°F 76.8°F 75.9°F
Dec 15 76.3°F 76.7°F 75.8°F
Dec 16 76.1°F 76.6°F 75.6°F
Dec 17 76.0°F 76.6°F 75.4°F
Dec 18 76.1°F 76.9°F 75.3°F
Dec 19 75.8°F 75.8°F 75.1°F
Dec 20 76.1°F 75.8°F 75.2°F
Dec 21 75.3°F 75.2°F 75.0°F
Dec 22 75.1°F 74.9°F 74.9°F
Dec 23 75.0°F 75.1°F 74.8°F
Dec 24 74.8°F 75.2°F 74.5°F
Dec 25 74.7°F 74.8°F 74.4°F
Dec 26 74.7°F 74.7°F 74.4°F
Dec 27 74.7°F 74.9°F 74.4°F
Dec 28 74.7°F 75.1°F 74.4°F
Dec 29 74.6°F 74.9°F 74.3°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 December offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 215 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 73.5°F in Winter, 72.0°F in Spring, 76.0°F in Summer, and 79.9°F in Autumn.