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 17.1°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.

62.8

°F

December 5, 12:25

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.9°F

Tomorrow:

62.7°F

Sunrise:

08:03

Sunset:

17:45

Day Length:

9 h. 42 min.

Cartagena in December

Minimum:

58.1°F

Average:

59.5°F

Maximum:

60.7°F

Sea water temperature in Cartagena today

As of now, in Cartagena, the water temperature is 62.8°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 0.4°F lower 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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 64.5°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 60.7°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

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 62.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 61.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 62.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Cartagena

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 21	65.6°F	67.3°F	65.9°F
Nov 22	65.7°F	67.6°F	65.8°F
Nov 23	65.0°F	67.3°F	65.4°F
Nov 24	65.2°F	66.9°F	65.2°F
Nov 25	64.7°F	65.2°F	64.8°F
Nov 26	63.5°F	65.1°F	64.8°F
Nov 27	63.1°F	64.6°F	64.5°F
Nov 28	63.3°F	64.7°F	64.4°F
Nov 29	63.1°F	64.9°F	64.1°F
Nov 30	63.0°F	65.0°F	64.0°F
Dec 1	63.4°F	64.8°F	63.8°F
Dec 2	63.2°F	64.6°F	63.6°F
Dec 3	63.1°F	64.2°F	63.4°F
Dec 4	62.9°F	64.1°F	63.3°F
Dec 5	62.8°F	63.8°F	63.1°F
Dec 6	62.7°F	63.9°F	63.1°F
Dec 7	62.6°F	64.7°F	63.0°F
Dec 8	62.5°F	64.7°F	62.9°F
Dec 9	62.4°F	63.9°F	62.7°F
Dec 10	62.1°F	63.0°F	62.4°F
Dec 11	62.0°F	62.7°F	62.4°F
Dec 12	61.8°F	62.7°F	62.2°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 114 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, 77.1°F in Summer, and 72.5°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
San Pedro del Pinatar	63.2°F	19mi
Torrevieja	63.4°F	31mi
Guardamar del Segura	62.7°F	38mi
Mojacar	63.3°F	57mi
Alicante	62.3°F	58mi
Villajoyosa	63.1°F	75mi
Benidorm	63.6°F	80mi
Altea	63.7°F	86mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Cartagena