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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

78.8

°F

November 16, 07:39

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

79.2°F

Tomorrow:

78.6°F

Sunrise:

06:36

Sunset:

17:57

Day Length:

11 h. 21 min.

Santa Maria in November

Minimum:

71.5°F

Average:

73.8°F

Maximum:

75.4°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Maria today

As of now, in Santa Maria, the water temperature is 78.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is about the same as 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 water temperature is slightly 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 80.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 76.7°F on 2018.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 78.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 78.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 78.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Santa Maria

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Nov 2 80.6°F 80.2°F 79.8°F
Nov 3 80.1°F 80.2°F 79.7°F
Nov 4 80.4°F 80.4°F 79.7°F
Nov 5 80.1°F 80.4°F 79.7°F
Nov 6 80.7°F 80.7°F 80.0°F
Nov 7 80.4°F 80.5°F 79.9°F
Nov 8 80.0°F 78.9°F 79.5°F
Nov 9 79.6°F 78.7°F 79.3°F
Nov 10 79.2°F 78.8°F 79.4°F
Nov 11 78.6°F 78.5°F 79.1°F
Nov 12 78.4°F 78.4°F 79.0°F
Nov 13 78.7°F 78.3°F 78.9°F
Nov 14 78.6°F 78.1°F 78.7°F
Nov 15 79.2°F 80.4°F 79.0°F
Nov 16 78.8°F 80.2°F 78.8°F
Nov 17 78.6°F 79.9°F 78.7°F
Nov 18 78.6°F 79.6°F 78.6°F
Nov 19 78.6°F 79.3°F 78.6°F
Nov 20 78.5°F 79.4°F 78.5°F
Nov 21 78.3°F 79.2°F 78.3°F
Nov 22 78.2°F 79.8°F 78.3°F
Nov 23 78.1°F 79.3°F 78.2°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 73.6°F in Winter, 72.0°F in Spring, 76.2°F in Summer, and 80.0°F in Autumn.