What is the current water temperature in Cartagena?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Cartagena?

As of now, in Cartagena, the water temperature is 18.86°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Cartagena

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Cartagena. 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.

65.9

°F

May 9, 02:04

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

65.5°F

Tomorrow:

66.3°F

Sunrise:

07:00

Sunset:

21:01

Day Length:

14 h. 1 min.

Cartagena in May

Minimum:

59.0°F

Average:

60.4°F

Maximum:

61.9°F

Sea water temperature in Cartagena today

As of now, in Cartagena, the water temperature is 65.9°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 0.9°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 68.7°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 63.2°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 66.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 66.3°F, while the maximum might reach 66.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Cartagena

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 25	62.6°F	62.9°F	61.9°F
Apr 26	63.6°F	63.2°F	62.3°F
Apr 27	63.8°F	63.7°F	62.5°F
Apr 28	63.8°F	63.9°F	62.6°F
Apr 29	64.4°F	63.7°F	62.8°F
Apr 30	63.9°F	63.4°F	62.9°F
May 1	63.4°F	63.6°F	63.1°F
May 2	64.3°F	63.3°F	63.4°F
May 3	65.5°F	63.2°F	63.7°F
May 4	65.1°F	62.6°F	63.8°F
May 5	65.6°F	63.2°F	63.8°F
May 6	65.0°F	63.6°F	64.1°F
May 7	64.8°F	63.8°F	64.3°F
May 8	65.5°F	63.6°F	64.6°F
May 9	65.9°F	64.1°F	65.0°F
May 10	66.3°F	64.7°F	65.4°F
May 11	66.7°F	65.1°F	65.8°F
May 12	66.8°F	65.2°F	65.9°F
May 13	66.5°F	65.0°F	65.6°F
May 14	66.5°F	65.0°F	65.6°F
May 15	66.7°F	65.8°F	65.8°F
May 16	66.8°F	66.0°F	65.9°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 Cartagena by month

In Cartagena, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 113 swimming days.

The warmest water in Cartagena was recorded on August 3, 2023, reaching a 83.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 12, 2015, dipping to 56.2°F. The average readings by season are 59.9°F in Winter, 62.1°F in Spring, 76.9°F in Summer, and 72.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
San Pedro del Pinatar	67.2°F	19mi
Torrevieja	66.1°F	31mi
Guardamar del Segura	65.9°F	38mi
Mojacar	66.1°F	57mi
Alicante	66.1°F	58mi
Villajoyosa	65.8°F	75mi
Benidorm	65.8°F	80mi
Altea	65.8°F	86mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Cartagena