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Water temperature in Santa Marta

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Santa Marta. 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 Marta now

81.0

°F

February 28, 12:16

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

81.4°F

Tomorrow:

79.6°F

Sunrise:

06:12

Sunset:

18:07

Day Length:

11 h. 55 min.

Santa Marta in March

Minimum:

75.9°F

Average:

79.7°F

Maximum:

83.4°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Marta today

As of now, in Santa Marta, 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 3.2°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 considerably.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 74.9°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 79.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 79.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 80.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Santa Marta

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Feb 14 80.7°F 77.5°F 78.2°F
Feb 15 80.5°F 78.4°F 78.4°F
Feb 16 81.2°F 78.2°F 78.5°F
Feb 17 80.7°F 78.5°F 78.4°F
Feb 18 81.2°F 78.4°F 78.5°F
Feb 19 80.9°F 79.0°F 78.5°F
Feb 20 81.4°F 80.2°F 78.6°F
Feb 21 81.9°F 79.9°F 78.5°F
Feb 22 81.2°F 79.6°F 78.2°F
Feb 23 80.5°F 80.4°F 78.2°F
Feb 24 80.8°F 80.4°F 78.1°F
Feb 25 80.9°F 79.9°F 78.2°F
Feb 26 81.1°F 79.9°F 78.2°F
Feb 27 81.4°F 79.9°F 78.3°F
Feb 28 81.0°F 80.1°F 77.8°F
Mar 1 79.6°F 80.6°F 77.9°F
Mar 2 79.7°F 80.5°F 78.0°F
Mar 3 79.5°F 80.5°F 77.8°F
Mar 4 79.6°F 80.6°F 77.9°F
Mar 5 79.9°F 80.2°F 78.2°F
Mar 6 80.0°F 80.3°F 78.3°F
Mar 7 80.1°F 80.5°F 78.4°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 Marta by month

In Santa Marta, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.
The warmest water in Santa Marta was recorded on September 27, 2024, reaching a 87.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 24, 2018, dipping to 74.2°F. The average readings by season are 79.6°F in Winter, 80.4°F in Spring, 82.8°F in Summer, and 84.5°F in Autumn.