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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

December 22, 00:49

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

81.1°F

Tomorrow:

80.7°F

Sunrise:

06:12

Sunset:

17:40

Day Length:

11 h. 28 min.

Santa Marta in December

Minimum:

76.2°F

Average:

79.1°F

Maximum:

81.4°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 0.3°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

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.3°F on 2014, while the historical minimum was 78.6°F on 2022.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 80.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 80.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 80.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Santa Marta

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Dec 8 83.3°F 81.1°F 81.7°F
Dec 9 82.8°F 80.7°F 81.5°F
Dec 10 82.5°F 81.1°F 81.7°F
Dec 11 83.0°F 81.3°F 81.5°F
Dec 12 82.0°F 80.9°F 81.2°F
Dec 13 81.2°F 80.3°F 80.9°F
Dec 14 80.0°F 79.4°F 80.8°F
Dec 15 80.1°F 79.3°F 80.9°F
Dec 16 80.9°F 79.8°F 81.1°F
Dec 17 81.1°F 80.7°F 81.2°F
Dec 18 81.0°F 80.3°F 81.1°F
Dec 19 81.7°F 80.5°F 81.1°F
Dec 20 81.6°F 80.3°F 80.9°F
Dec 21 81.1°F 81.8°F 80.8°F
Dec 22 81.0°F 82.2°F 80.6°F
Dec 23 80.7°F 81.5°F 80.4°F
Dec 24 80.6°F 80.7°F 80.2°F
Dec 25 80.5°F 80.6°F 80.1°F
Dec 26 80.3°F 82.1°F 80.0°F
Dec 27 80.1°F 81.8°F 79.8°F
Dec 28 80.1°F 81.9°F 79.7°F
Dec 29 80.0°F 81.9°F 79.6°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 79.4°F in Winter, 80.2°F in Spring, 82.5°F in Summer, and 84.3°F in Autumn.