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 17.01°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.

62.6

°F

December 19, 14:09

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

62.7°F

Tomorrow:

62.7°F

Sunrise:

08:14

Sunset:

17:48

Day Length:

9 h. 34 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 62.6°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 1.1°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 reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.2°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 59.7°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. 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 62.0°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
Dec 5	62.8°F	63.8°F	63.1°F
Dec 6	62.6°F	63.9°F	63.0°F
Dec 7	62.5°F	64.7°F	62.9°F
Dec 8	62.4°F	64.7°F	62.8°F
Dec 9	62.1°F	63.9°F	62.7°F
Dec 10	62.1°F	63.0°F	62.4°F
Dec 11	62.5°F	62.7°F	62.4°F
Dec 12	62.5°F	62.7°F	62.2°F
Dec 13	63.0°F	62.4°F	62.1°F
Dec 14	63.0°F	62.3°F	62.1°F
Dec 15	62.8°F	62.4°F	62.0°F
Dec 16	62.8°F	62.5°F	62.0°F
Dec 17	62.6°F	62.6°F	61.8°F
Dec 18	62.7°F	62.4°F	61.6°F
Dec 19	62.6°F	62.5°F	61.5°F
Dec 20	62.7°F	62.0°F	61.7°F
Dec 21	62.4°F	61.8°F	61.3°F
Dec 22	62.3°F	61.5°F	61.3°F
Dec 23	62.3°F	61.6°F	61.2°F
Dec 24	62.1°F	61.2°F	61.1°F
Dec 25	62.0°F	61.3°F	60.9°F
Dec 26	62.0°F	61.2°F	60.9°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 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	62.5°F	19mi
Torrevieja	62.6°F	31mi
Guardamar del Segura	62.2°F	38mi
Mojacar	62.5°F	57mi
Alicante	62.1°F	58mi
Villajoyosa	62.3°F	75mi
Benidorm	62.8°F	80mi
Altea	62.8°F	86mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Cartagena