Santa Monica in October
Find out everything about the water temperature in Santa Monica in October. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in October for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in October
Minimum:
82.9 °F
Average:
85.2 °F
Maximum:
87.4 °F
Sea water temperature in Santa Monica in October
In the city of Santa Monica, the month of October is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 82.9°F on October 8, 2014, with an average temperature being 85.2°F and a maximum temperature reaching 87.4°F on October 17, 2024.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | 85.1°F | 85.6°F | 85.0°F |
| Oct 2 | 85.0°F | 85.0°F | 84.6°F |
| Oct 3 | 84.9°F | 85.0°F | 84.5°F |
| Oct 4 | 85.1°F | 85.1°F | 85.2°F |
| Oct 5 | 85.1°F | 85.1°F | 85.5°F |
| Oct 6 | 85.1°F | 84.9°F | 85.4°F |
| Oct 7 | 85.3°F | 85.6°F | 86.3°F |
| Oct 8 | 85.3°F | 86.0°F | 86.0°F |
| Oct 9 | 85.4°F | 86.3°F | 86.0°F |
| Oct 10 | 85.5°F | 86.1°F | 85.8°F |
| Oct 11 | 85.5°F | 86.0°F | 85.6°F |
| Oct 12 | 85.5°F | 86.1°F | 86.5°F |
| Oct 13 | 85.5°F | 86.2°F | 85.8°F |
| Oct 14 | 85.5°F | 86.4°F | 85.3°F |
| Oct 15 | 85.4°F | 86.5°F | 85.9°F |
| Oct 16 | 85.5°F | 86.5°F | 87.0°F |
| Oct 17 | 85.4°F | 87.4°F | 86.2°F |
| Oct 18 | 85.3°F | 87.0°F | 86.1°F |
| Oct 19 | 85.3°F | 87.1°F | 85.9°F |
| Oct 20 | 85.3°F | 87.0°F | 86.1°F |
| Oct 21 | 85.5°F | 86.9°F | 86.5°F |
| Oct 22 | 85.3°F | 86.6°F | 86.2°F |
| Oct 23 | 85.3°F | 86.3°F | 86.2°F |
| Oct 24 | 85.1°F | 86.0°F | 86.3°F |
| Oct 25 | 85.0°F | 85.8°F | 86.0°F |
| Oct 26 | 85.0°F | 85.5°F | 86.2°F |
| Oct 27 | 84.9°F | 85.6°F | 86.0°F |
| Oct 28 | 84.9°F | 85.4°F | 86.1°F |
| Oct 29 | 85.0°F | 85.4°F | 86.3°F |
| Oct 30 | 84.9°F | 85.4°F | 86.2°F |
| Oct 31 | 84.8°F | 85.3°F | 85.1°F |
In Santa Monica, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.
The warmest water in Santa Monica was recorded on June 7, 2014, reaching a 88.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 16, 2019, dipping to 79.9°F. The average readings by season are 82.6°F in Winter, 83.7°F in Spring, 85.6°F in Summer, and 85.0°F in Autumn.
October's average temperature is a slight drop from September's average of 85.3°F. In November, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 84.4°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose |
83.7°F
|
34mi |
| San Francisco |
84.3°F
|
45mi |
| San Francisco |
84.8°F
|
51mi |
| Madrid |
85.5°F
|
53mi |
| Burgos |
85.5°F
|
53mi |
| San Francisco |
84.2°F
|
60mi |
| San Juan |
83.9°F
|
61mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Santa Monica