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 6.85°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.

44.3

°F

December 8, 04:39

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

45.1°F

Tomorrow:

44.2°F

Sunrise:

07:13

Sunset:

16:43

Day Length:

9 h. 30 min.

Baltimore in December

Minimum:

33.7°F

Average:

39.0°F

Maximum:

44.7°F

Sea water temperature in Baltimore today

As of now, in Baltimore, the water temperature is 44.3°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 1.8°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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 48.9°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 42.6°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 43.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 43.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 44.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Baltimore

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 24	50.7°F	54.4°F	51.3°F
Nov 25	50.9°F	54.6°F	51.2°F
Nov 26	50.6°F	53.7°F	50.4°F
Nov 27	52.1°F	54.8°F	50.7°F
Nov 28	51.8°F	53.8°F	50.5°F
Nov 29	51.4°F	52.3°F	50.2°F
Nov 30	49.7°F	52.9°F	50.0°F
Dec 1	48.9°F	52.5°F	49.3°F
Dec 2	48.8°F	50.9°F	48.7°F
Dec 3	47.4°F	50.8°F	48.1°F
Dec 4	47.3°F	50.4°F	47.7°F
Dec 5	46.5°F	48.8°F	46.8°F
Dec 6	45.5°F	48.1°F	46.1°F
Dec 7	45.1°F	47.2°F	45.6°F
Dec 8	44.3°F	46.8°F	46.1°F
Dec 9	44.2°F	45.3°F	46.0°F
Dec 10	44.2°F	44.7°F	46.0°F
Dec 11	44.1°F	44.4°F	45.9°F
Dec 12	43.6°F	44.4°F	45.4°F
Dec 13	44.1°F	44.5°F	45.9°F
Dec 14	43.7°F	44.0°F	45.5°F
Dec 15	43.4°F	43.2°F	45.2°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 Baltimore by month

In Baltimore, the months June through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 103 swimming days.

The warmest water in Baltimore was recorded on July 20, 2019, reaching a 86.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 16, 2015, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 40.2°F in Winter, 53.3°F in Spring, 78.1°F in Summer, and 65.6°F in Autumn.