What is the current water temperature in Baltimore?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Baltimore?

As of now, in Baltimore, the water temperature is 2.42°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.

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Water temperature in Baltimore

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Baltimore. 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.

36.4

°F

January 9, 08:42

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

37.0°F

Tomorrow:

36.2°F

Sunrise:

07:26

Sunset:

17:01

Day Length:

9 h. 35 min.

Baltimore in January

Minimum:

38.6°F

Average:

41.7°F

Maximum:

47.0°F

Sea water temperature in Baltimore today

As of now, in Baltimore, the water temperature is 36.4°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 3.1°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 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 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 42.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 32.4°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 36.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Baltimore

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	38.6°F	42.2°F	41.7°F
Jan 2	39.0°F	41.5°F	41.7°F
Jan 3	38.1°F	41.0°F	41.5°F
Jan 4	37.4°F	41.6°F	40.9°F
Jan 5	36.4°F	41.2°F	39.3°F
Jan 6	36.0°F	39.7°F	39.3°F
Jan 7	36.1°F	39.2°F	39.3°F
Jan 8	37.0°F	39.4°F	39.5°F
Jan 9	36.4°F	38.6°F	39.5°F
Jan 10	36.2°F	39.2°F	39.3°F
Jan 11	36.4°F	38.7°F	39.6°F
Jan 12	36.2°F	38.1°F	39.4°F
Jan 13	36.0°F	38.0°F	39.1°F
Jan 14	36.1°F	37.7°F	39.2°F
Jan 15	35.6°F	38.0°F	38.8°F
Jan 16	35.6°F	38.2°F	38.7°F
Dec 26	40.3°F	40.2°F	41.6°F
Dec 27	39.9°F	40.0°F	41.5°F
Dec 28	39.1°F	39.4°F	41.4°F
Dec 29	38.9°F	39.3°F	41.1°F
Dec 30	39.0°F	39.1°F	41.3°F
Dec 31	39.1°F	41.5°F	41.3°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 Baltimore by month

In Baltimore, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 97 swimming days.

The warmest water in Baltimore was recorded on July 20, 2019, reaching a 86.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 11, 2018, dipping to 32.1°F. The average readings by season are 40.2°F in Winter, 53.6°F in Spring, 78.1°F in Summer, and 65.7°F in Autumn.