What is the current water temperature in Cartagena?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Cartagena?

As of now, in Cartagena, the water temperature is 28.74°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

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Water temperature in Cartagena

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Cartagena. 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.

83.7

°F

December 22, 00:41

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

83.9°F

Tomorrow:

83.7°F

Sunrise:

06:16

Sunset:

17:47

Day Length:

11 h. 31 min.

Cartagena in December

Minimum:

80.7°F

Average:

82.7°F

Maximum:

85.4°F

Sea water temperature in Cartagena today

As of now, in Cartagena, the water temperature is 83.7°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. 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 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 85.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 82.6°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

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 83.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Cartagena

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	86.0°F	85.3°F	84.6°F
Dec 9	86.9°F	86.3°F	84.7°F
Dec 10	86.5°F	86.2°F	84.6°F
Dec 11	85.7°F	85.5°F	84.4°F
Dec 12	86.0°F	86.6°F	84.6°F
Dec 13	85.9°F	86.1°F	84.5°F
Dec 14	85.6°F	85.6°F	84.3°F
Dec 15	84.5°F	84.9°F	84.1°F
Dec 16	84.5°F	84.8°F	84.2°F
Dec 17	84.3°F	84.4°F	84.3°F
Dec 18	84.3°F	84.2°F	84.0°F
Dec 19	84.2°F	84.3°F	84.0°F
Dec 20	84.0°F	84.3°F	84.0°F
Dec 21	83.9°F	86.3°F	84.1°F
Dec 22	83.7°F	85.6°F	84.0°F
Dec 23	83.7°F	85.7°F	83.9°F
Dec 24	83.7°F	85.9°F	84.0°F
Dec 25	83.7°F	85.4°F	84.0°F
Dec 26	83.5°F	85.3°F	83.8°F
Dec 27	83.4°F	85.2°F	83.6°F
Dec 28	83.2°F	85.1°F	83.5°F
Dec 29	83.2°F	85.0°F	83.5°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 Cartagena by month

In Cartagena, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Cartagena was recorded on September 16, 2024, reaching a 88.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 10, 2015, dipping to 79.6°F. The average readings by season are 83.0°F in Winter, 82.9°F in Spring, 85.3°F in Summer, and 85.4°F in Autumn.