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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

81.0

°F

August 15, 02:25

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

80.5°F

Tomorrow:

81.0°F

Sunrise:

06:15

Sunset:

18:57

Day Length:

12 h. 42 min.

Santa Maria in August

Minimum:

72.8°F

Average:

74.3°F

Maximum:

75.6°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Maria today

As of now, in Santa Maria, the water temperature is 81.0°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.1°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 77.3°F on 2019.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 81.3°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
Aug 1 77.7°F 77.0°F 77.3°F
Aug 2 77.6°F 77.0°F 77.7°F
Aug 3 78.8°F 77.7°F 78.0°F
Aug 4 78.8°F 77.4°F 77.7°F
Aug 5 78.4°F 78.0°F 77.8°F
Aug 6 78.3°F 77.8°F 77.6°F
Aug 7 79.6°F 78.8°F 78.2°F
Aug 8 81.0°F 78.5°F 78.5°F
Aug 9 80.2°F 78.6°F 78.7°F
Aug 10 80.9°F 78.6°F 78.7°F
Aug 11 80.0°F 78.5°F 78.5°F
Aug 12 80.3°F 77.8°F 78.2°F
Aug 13 79.9°F 77.8°F 78.4°F
Aug 14 80.5°F 78.7°F 78.5°F
Aug 15 81.0°F 78.6°F 78.9°F
Aug 16 81.0°F 78.4°F 78.9°F
Aug 17 81.0°F 79.6°F 78.9°F
Aug 18 81.1°F 79.6°F 79.0°F
Aug 19 81.3°F 79.8°F 79.2°F
Aug 20 81.5°F 79.0°F 79.4°F
Aug 21 81.6°F 79.3°F 79.5°F
Aug 22 81.8°F 79.3°F 79.7°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 225 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, 72.1°F in Spring, 76.2°F in Summer, and 80.0°F in Autumn.