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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

80.5

°F

August 29, 18:20

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

80.7°F

Tomorrow:

80.0°F

Sunrise:

06:18

Sunset:

18:47

Day Length:

12 h. 29 min.

Santa Maria in September

Minimum:

72.2°F

Average:

73.9°F

Maximum:

75.1°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Maria today

As of now, in Santa Maria, the water temperature is 80.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.3°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 82.6°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 78.8°F on 2018.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 80.2°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 15 78.6°F 79.3°F 79.1°F
Aug 16 78.4°F 78.6°F 79.0°F
Aug 17 79.6°F 80.1°F 78.9°F
Aug 18 79.6°F 79.4°F 79.0°F
Aug 19 79.8°F 80.5°F 79.3°F
Aug 20 79.0°F 79.9°F 79.5°F
Aug 21 79.3°F 81.1°F 79.7°F
Aug 22 79.3°F 80.7°F 79.8°F
Aug 23 79.7°F 81.0°F 80.2°F
Aug 24 80.8°F 81.8°F 80.2°F
Aug 25 81.0°F 81.2°F 80.4°F
Aug 26 80.8°F 79.6°F 80.4°F
Aug 27 80.1°F 81.4°F 80.6°F
Aug 28 80.7°F 81.7°F 80.7°F
Aug 29 80.5°F 81.2°F 80.7°F
Aug 30 80.0°F 79.3°F 80.2°F
Aug 31 80.2°F 81.0°F 80.4°F
Sep 1 80.2°F 80.2°F 80.4°F
Sep 2 80.2°F 80.5°F 80.4°F
Sep 3 80.4°F 79.4°F 80.6°F
Sep 4 80.3°F 80.2°F 80.5°F
Sep 5 80.1°F 80.5°F 80.3°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 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.