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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

73.5

°F

January 10, 01:09

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

73.6°F

Tomorrow:

73.5°F

Sunrise:

07:03

Sunset:

18:16

Day Length:

11 h. 13 min.

Santa Maria in January

Minimum:

73.3°F

Average:

74.6°F

Maximum:

76.0°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Maria today

As of now, in Santa Maria, the water temperature is 73.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.5°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 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 75.3°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 71.9°F on 2020.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 73.3°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
Jan 1 74.9°F 76.0°F 74.6°F
Jan 2 74.8°F 75.6°F 74.6°F
Jan 3 75.1°F 75.4°F 74.6°F
Jan 4 75.2°F 75.3°F 74.5°F
Jan 5 75.2°F 75.1°F 74.5°F
Jan 6 75.1°F 74.9°F 74.4°F
Jan 7 74.9°F 74.9°F 74.4°F
Jan 8 74.6°F 74.9°F 74.3°F
Jan 9 73.6°F 74.8°F 74.0°F
Jan 10 73.5°F 74.5°F 74.0°F
Jan 11 73.5°F 74.2°F 74.0°F
Jan 12 73.4°F 74.0°F 73.9°F
Jan 13 73.5°F 74.4°F 73.9°F
Jan 14 73.4°F 74.2°F 73.9°F
Jan 15 73.3°F 74.4°F 73.7°F
Jan 16 73.1°F 74.1°F 73.5°F
Jan 17 73.1°F 74.2°F 73.6°F
Dec 27 74.9°F 75.0°F 74.4°F
Dec 28 74.4°F 75.0°F 74.4°F
Dec 29 74.3°F 75.6°F 74.5°F
Dec 30 74.6°F 75.5°F 74.5°F
Dec 31 74.8°F 75.8°F 74.7°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 73.8°F in Winter, 72.2°F in Spring, 76.2°F in Summer, and 80.0°F in Autumn.