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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

78.8

°F

September 16, 01:08

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

79.0°F

Tomorrow:

78.7°F

Sunrise:

06:41

Sunset:

19:08

Day Length:

12 h. 27 min.

Santa Maria in September

Minimum:

59.5°F

Average:

60.7°F

Maximum:

62.8°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Maria today

As of now, in Santa Maria, the water temperature is 78.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.0°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 79.3°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 75.7°F on 2017.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 78.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 77.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 78.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Santa Maria

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 2 80.0°F 83.3°F 80.0°F
Sep 3 79.9°F 83.3°F 79.9°F
Sep 4 79.6°F 83.2°F 79.7°F
Sep 5 79.6°F 82.7°F 79.4°F
Sep 6 79.7°F 82.2°F 79.1°F
Sep 7 79.6°F 82.8°F 79.1°F
Sep 8 79.3°F 81.9°F 79.1°F
Sep 9 79.0°F 81.6°F 79.0°F
Sep 10 79.2°F 81.2°F 78.9°F
Sep 11 79.1°F 81.4°F 78.7°F
Sep 12 79.3°F 81.1°F 78.6°F
Sep 13 79.1°F 80.5°F 78.5°F
Sep 14 79.3°F 79.7°F 78.2°F
Sep 15 79.0°F 78.4°F 78.0°F
Sep 16 78.8°F 77.5°F 77.8°F
Sep 17 78.7°F 77.0°F 77.7°F
Sep 18 78.7°F 77.0°F 77.8°F
Sep 19 78.4°F 76.8°F 77.5°F
Sep 20 78.3°F 76.4°F 77.3°F
Sep 21 78.0°F 76.2°F 77.0°F
Sep 22 77.6°F 76.0°F 76.7°F
Sep 23 77.6°F 76.0°F 76.7°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 Maria by month

In Santa Maria, the months June through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 121 swimming days.
The warmest water in Santa Maria was recorded on July 25, 2023, reaching a 86.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 11, 2022, dipping to 56.6°F. The average readings by season are 60.7°F in Winter, 61.6°F in Spring, 78.2°F in Summer, and 73.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Maiori 78.3°F 29mi
Amalfi 78.3°F 30mi
Massa Lubrense 78.3°F 37mi
Capri 78.3°F 41mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Santa Maria