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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

82.2

°F

November 8, 11:00

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

82.1°F

Tomorrow:

82.0°F

Sunrise:

06:32

Sunset:

17:59

Day Length:

11 h. 27 min.

Santa Maria in November

Minimum:

72.0°F

Average:

74.0°F

Maximum:

75.4°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Maria today

As of now, in Santa Maria, the water temperature is 82.2°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.8°F higher 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 78.0°F on 2018.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 81.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 81.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 82.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Santa Maria

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 25 80.0°F 81.1°F 80.2°F
Oct 26 80.8°F 80.8°F 80.1°F
Oct 27 81.1°F 80.9°F 80.1°F
Oct 28 80.9°F 81.1°F 80.1°F
Oct 29 81.5°F 80.6°F 80.3°F
Oct 30 81.7°F 80.3°F 80.0°F
Oct 31 81.7°F 80.2°F 79.9°F
Nov 1 82.1°F 80.1°F 79.9°F
Nov 2 81.7°F 80.6°F 80.0°F
Nov 3 81.7°F 80.1°F 80.0°F
Nov 4 81.8°F 80.4°F 80.0°F
Nov 5 81.8°F 80.1°F 80.0°F
Nov 6 81.6°F 80.7°F 80.1°F
Nov 7 82.1°F 80.4°F 80.0°F
Nov 8 82.2°F 80.0°F 79.4°F
Nov 9 82.0°F 79.6°F 79.2°F
Nov 10 82.1°F 79.2°F 79.3°F
Nov 11 81.7°F 78.6°F 78.9°F
Nov 12 81.6°F 78.4°F 78.8°F
Nov 13 81.5°F 78.7°F 78.7°F
Nov 14 81.4°F 78.6°F 78.6°F
Nov 15 81.7°F 79.2°F 78.9°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.