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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

58.0

°F

February 18, 16:39

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

58.2°F

Tomorrow:

57.9°F

Sunrise:

07:50

Sunset:

18:46

Day Length:

10 h. 56 min.

Cartagena in February

Minimum:

59.1°F

Average:

60.5°F

Maximum:

62.3°F

Sea water temperature in Cartagena today

As of now, in Cartagena, the water temperature is 58.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.6°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 slightly 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 59.6°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 57.1°F on 2023.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 57.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Cartagena

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Feb 4 57.7°F 58.6°F 58.6°F
Feb 5 58.1°F 58.6°F 58.6°F
Feb 6 58.6°F 58.6°F 58.5°F
Feb 7 58.3°F 58.7°F 58.6°F
Feb 8 58.0°F 59.0°F 58.5°F
Feb 9 57.6°F 59.0°F 58.4°F
Feb 10 58.4°F 59.3°F 58.5°F
Feb 11 57.7°F 59.4°F 58.5°F
Feb 12 58.5°F 59.0°F 58.5°F
Feb 13 58.9°F 59.6°F 58.7°F
Feb 14 58.3°F 59.7°F 58.7°F
Feb 15 58.1°F 59.9°F 58.7°F
Feb 16 57.8°F 59.9°F 58.5°F
Feb 17 58.2°F 59.6°F 58.5°F
Feb 18 58.0°F 59.6°F 58.6°F
Feb 19 57.9°F 59.9°F 58.5°F
Feb 20 57.8°F 60.2°F 58.4°F
Feb 21 57.9°F 59.9°F 58.5°F
Feb 22 57.7°F 58.9°F 58.3°F
Feb 23 57.8°F 59.8°F 58.4°F
Feb 24 58.0°F 60.1°F 58.6°F
Feb 25 57.9°F 60.3°F 58.6°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 20, 2023, dipping to 56.7°F. The average readings by season are 60.0°F in Winter, 62.2°F in Spring, 76.9°F in Summer, and 72.5°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
San Pedro del Pinatar 57.6°F 19mi
Torrevieja 58.2°F 31mi
Guardamar del Segura 58.0°F 38mi
Mojacar 57.7°F 57mi
Alicante 58.0°F 58mi
Villajoyosa 58.4°F 75mi
Benidorm 58.5°F 80mi
Altea 58.5°F 86mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Cartagena