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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

70.9

°F

March 12, 03:42

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

70.8°F

Tomorrow:

70.7°F

Sunrise:

06:42

Sunset:

18:41

Day Length:

11 h. 59 min.

Santa Maria in March

Minimum:

72.6°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 70.9°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 0.8°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 74.1°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 70.5°F on 2017.

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 70.9°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
Feb 26 71.7°F 71.3°F 71.4°F
Feb 27 71.2°F 70.9°F 71.3°F
Feb 28 71.4°F 71.3°F 71.5°F
Mar 1 70.4°F 71.8°F 71.4°F
Mar 2 70.3°F 71.3°F 71.3°F
Mar 3 70.9°F 71.7°F 71.4°F
Mar 4 71.5°F 71.6°F 71.5°F
Mar 5 71.1°F 71.3°F 71.7°F
Mar 6 70.8°F 71.6°F 71.7°F
Mar 7 70.6°F 71.4°F 71.7°F
Mar 8 70.9°F 71.4°F 71.5°F
Mar 9 70.5°F 71.5°F 71.4°F
Mar 10 70.5°F 71.0°F 71.3°F
Mar 11 70.8°F 71.5°F 71.6°F
Mar 12 70.9°F 71.4°F 71.6°F
Mar 13 70.7°F 71.3°F 71.4°F
Mar 14 70.8°F 71.4°F 71.5°F
Mar 15 70.8°F 71.6°F 71.6°F
Mar 16 71.0°F 71.3°F 71.7°F
Mar 17 71.1°F 71.4°F 71.9°F
Mar 18 71.1°F 71.5°F 71.9°F
Mar 19 71.0°F 71.2°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 73.7°F in Winter, 72.2°F in Spring, 76.2°F in Summer, and 80.0°F in Autumn.