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 4.1°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.

39.4

°F

December 22, 05:42

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

39.2°F

Tomorrow:

39.1°F

Sunrise:

07:23

Sunset:

16:47

Day Length:

9 h. 24 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 39.4°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 3.7°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 46.1°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 40.2°F on 2024.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 38.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 38.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 39.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Baltimore

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	44.3°F	46.8°F	46.0°F
Dec 9	43.8°F	45.3°F	45.8°F
Dec 10	43.1°F	44.7°F	45.7°F
Dec 11	42.6°F	44.4°F	45.6°F
Dec 12	42.8°F	44.4°F	45.2°F
Dec 13	42.9°F	44.5°F	45.6°F
Dec 14	42.1°F	44.0°F	45.2°F
Dec 15	41.6°F	43.2°F	44.8°F
Dec 16	40.7°F	42.5°F	44.3°F
Dec 17	40.1°F	41.9°F	44.0°F
Dec 18	39.3°F	40.4°F	43.3°F
Dec 19	38.2°F	41.0°F	43.1°F
Dec 20	38.7°F	40.8°F	42.8°F
Dec 21	39.2°F	40.4°F	42.8°F
Dec 22	39.4°F	40.2°F	43.1°F
Dec 23	39.1°F	40.9°F	42.8°F
Dec 24	39.0°F	40.6°F	42.7°F
Dec 25	38.8°F	40.4°F	42.5°F
Dec 26	38.7°F	40.2°F	42.3°F
Dec 27	38.6°F	40.0°F	42.2°F
Dec 28	38.5°F	39.4°F	42.1°F
Dec 29	38.2°F	39.3°F	41.9°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.