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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

61.8

°F

December 21, 17:50

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.0°F

Tomorrow:

61.7°F

Sunrise:

08:16

Sunset:

17:49

Day Length:

9 h. 33 min.

Cartagena in December

Minimum:

58.1°F

Average:

59.4°F

Maximum:

60.7°F

Sea water temperature in Cartagena today

As of now, in Cartagena, the water temperature is 61.8°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 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 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 62.8°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 59.8°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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 61.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 61.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 61.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Cartagena

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

 last year 10 years average
Dec 7 64.7°F 60.8°F 63.0°F
Dec 8 64.7°F 60.9°F 62.9°F
Dec 9 63.9°F 61.6°F 62.8°F
Dec 10 63.0°F 61.3°F 62.5°F
Dec 11 62.7°F 61.4°F 62.4°F
Dec 12 62.7°F 60.8°F 62.2°F
Dec 13 62.4°F 60.7°F 62.1°F
Dec 14 62.3°F 60.1°F 62.1°F
Dec 15 62.4°F 59.5°F 62.0°F
Dec 16 62.5°F 59.9°F 61.9°F
Dec 17 62.6°F 59.8°F 61.7°F
Dec 18 62.4°F 60.0°F 61.6°F
Dec 19 62.5°F 59.7°F 61.6°F
Dec 20 62.0°F 59.8°F 61.7°F
Dec 21 61.8°F 59.8°F 61.4°F
Dec 22 61.7°F 60.0°F 61.3°F
Dec 23 61.6°F 60.1°F 61.2°F
Dec 24 61.5°F 60.3°F 61.1°F
Dec 25 61.4°F 60.0°F 60.9°F
Dec 26 61.3°F 59.7°F 60.9°F
Dec 27 61.2°F 59.4°F 60.8°F
Dec 28 61.3°F 59.7°F 60.8°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

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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 59.8°F in Winter, 62.0°F in Spring, 76.8°F in Summer, and 72.5°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
San Pedro del Pinatar 61.6°F 19mi
Torrevieja 61.8°F 31mi
Guardamar del Segura 61.3°F 38mi
Mojacar 61.9°F 57mi
Alicante 61.4°F 58mi
Villajoyosa 61.3°F 75mi
Benidorm 61.5°F 80mi
Altea 61.6°F 86mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Cartagena