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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.
Sea temperature in Cartagena now

75.7

°F

October 21, 06:41

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

75.9°F

Tomorrow:

75.5°F

Sunrise:

08:17

Sunset:

19:19

Day Length:

11 h. 2 min.

Cartagena in October

Minimum:

58.2°F

Average:

60.0°F

Maximum:

61.4°F

Sea water temperature in Cartagena today

As of now, in Cartagena, the water temperature is 75.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 3.5°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 fall a bit.

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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 73.7°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 67.3°F on 2020.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 74.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 74.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 75.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Cartagena

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 7 78.0°F 74.5°F 74.9°F
Oct 8 77.5°F 75.0°F 74.7°F
Oct 9 77.1°F 74.2°F 74.4°F
Oct 10 77.0°F 74.8°F 74.4°F
Oct 11 76.6°F 74.3°F 74.1°F
Oct 12 76.7°F 74.1°F 74.1°F
Oct 13 76.5°F 73.3°F 73.7°F
Oct 14 76.6°F 73.3°F 73.6°F
Oct 15 76.6°F 72.6°F 73.4°F
Oct 16 76.2°F 72.6°F 73.5°F
Oct 17 76.6°F 72.4°F 73.1°F
Oct 18 76.3°F 72.6°F 73.1°F
Oct 19 76.1°F 72.5°F 73.0°F
Oct 20 75.9°F 72.7°F 72.4°F
Oct 21 75.7°F 72.8°F 72.2°F
Oct 22 75.5°F 73.2°F 71.9°F
Oct 23 75.2°F 73.1°F 71.7°F
Oct 24 75.2°F 73.2°F 71.7°F
Oct 25 74.8°F 72.9°F 71.3°F
Oct 26 74.7°F 73.0°F 71.2°F
Oct 27 74.6°F 73.1°F 71.1°F
Oct 28 74.2°F 72.5°F 70.7°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 Cartagena by month

In Cartagena, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 118 swimming days.
The warmest water in Cartagena was recorded on August 15, 2026, reaching a 84.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 20, 2023, dipping to 56.7°F. The average readings by season are 60.0°F in Winter, 62.2°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 75.4°F 19mi
Torrevieja 75.4°F 31mi
Guardamar del Segura 74.6°F 38mi
Mojacar 75.7°F 57mi
Alicante 75.3°F 58mi
Villajoyosa 75.0°F 75mi
Benidorm 75.0°F 80mi
Altea 75.0°F 86mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Cartagena