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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

78.5

°F

September 18, 07:48

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

78.9°F

Tomorrow:

78.4°F

Sunrise:

07:48

Sunset:

20:08

Day Length:

12 h. 20 min.

Cartagena in September

Minimum:

58.1°F

Average:

60.0°F

Maximum:

61.6°F

Sea water temperature in Cartagena today

As of now, in Cartagena, the water temperature is 78.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.5°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 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 79.3°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 74.8°F on 2019.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 78.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 77.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 78.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Cartagena

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 4 79.1°F 81.1°F 79.6°F
Sep 5 78.9°F 80.5°F 79.5°F
Sep 6 78.7°F 80.3°F 79.5°F
Sep 7 78.7°F 80.2°F 79.4°F
Sep 8 79.2°F 79.9°F 79.3°F
Sep 9 79.1°F 80.5°F 79.1°F
Sep 10 78.7°F 79.8°F 79.0°F
Sep 11 78.5°F 80.1°F 78.7°F
Sep 12 78.1°F 79.8°F 78.6°F
Sep 13 78.7°F 79.4°F 78.5°F
Sep 14 78.5°F 78.2°F 78.4°F
Sep 15 78.7°F 77.7°F 77.9°F
Sep 16 78.4°F 77.5°F 77.6°F
Sep 17 78.9°F 77.5°F 77.4°F
Sep 18 78.5°F 77.0°F 77.1°F
Sep 19 78.4°F 76.9°F 76.9°F
Sep 20 78.2°F 76.2°F 76.7°F
Sep 21 78.2°F 77.2°F 76.7°F
Sep 22 78.1°F 77.0°F 76.6°F
Sep 23 77.9°F 76.7°F 76.4°F
Sep 24 77.6°F 76.3°F 76.2°F
Sep 25 77.7°F 75.8°F 76.2°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 72.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
San Pedro del Pinatar 79.7°F 19mi
Torrevieja 79.4°F 31mi
Guardamar del Segura 79.5°F 38mi
Mojacar 79.0°F 57mi
Alicante 79.6°F 58mi
Villajoyosa 79.2°F 75mi
Benidorm 79.1°F 80mi
Altea 79.2°F 86mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Cartagena