What is the current water temperature in Santa Marta?

As of now, in Santa Marta, the water temperature is 27.83°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

82.1

°F

December 14, 05:18

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

82.8°F

Tomorrow:

82.2°F

Sunrise:

06:07

Sunset:

17:36

Day Length:

11 h. 29 min.

Santa Marta in December

Minimum:

76.2°F

Average:

79.3°F

Maximum:

81.6°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Marta today

As of now, in Santa Marta, the water temperature is 82.1°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.4°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 stay about the same.

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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 83.4°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 79.4°F on 2023.

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 82.3°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 Marta

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 30	82.5°F	85.0°F	83.1°F
Dec 1	82.6°F	84.8°F	82.9°F
Dec 2	82.7°F	85.9°F	82.9°F
Dec 3	82.4°F	84.1°F	82.8°F
Dec 4	82.7°F	85.1°F	82.6°F
Dec 5	82.9°F	84.6°F	82.6°F
Dec 6	83.0°F	84.2°F	82.2°F
Dec 7	83.2°F	84.3°F	82.2°F
Dec 8	83.1°F	83.3°F	81.9°F
Dec 9	83.2°F	82.8°F	81.7°F
Dec 10	83.2°F	82.5°F	81.8°F
Dec 11	83.4°F	83.0°F	81.6°F
Dec 12	83.4°F	82.0°F	81.4°F
Dec 13	82.8°F	81.2°F	81.0°F
Dec 14	82.1°F	80.0°F	80.7°F
Dec 15	82.2°F	80.1°F	80.8°F
Dec 16	82.4°F	80.9°F	81.0°F
Dec 17	82.5°F	81.1°F	81.1°F
Dec 18	82.4°F	81.0°F	81.0°F
Dec 19	82.4°F	81.7°F	81.0°F
Dec 20	82.1°F	81.6°F	80.7°F
Dec 21	82.0°F	81.1°F	80.7°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 79.5°F in Winter, 80.3°F in Spring, 82.6°F in Summer, and 84.4°F in Autumn.