What is the current water temperature in Monterey?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Monterey?

As of now, in Monterey, the water temperature is 12.67°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 Monterey

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Monterey. 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.

54.8

°F

December 21, 10:27

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

55.3°F

Tomorrow:

54.7°F

Sunrise:

07:16

Sunset:

16:56

Day Length:

9 h. 40 min.

Monterey in December

Minimum:

53.5°F

Average:

55.6°F

Maximum:

58.1°F

Sea water temperature in Monterey today

As of now, in Monterey, the water temperature is 54.8°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 1.5°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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.6°F on 2014, while the historical minimum was 52.8°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 54.6°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Monterey

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	54.5°F	58.4°F	56.2°F
Dec 8	54.2°F	58.2°F	56.2°F
Dec 9	54.5°F	58.0°F	56.2°F
Dec 10	53.8°F	57.6°F	56.2°F
Dec 11	53.7°F	57.2°F	56.3°F
Dec 12	54.4°F	56.9°F	56.3°F
Dec 13	54.5°F	56.9°F	56.4°F
Dec 14	54.8°F	56.8°F	56.3°F
Dec 15	54.7°F	56.5°F	56.2°F
Dec 16	55.6°F	56.8°F	56.5°F
Dec 17	55.4°F	56.9°F	56.5°F
Dec 18	55.3°F	57.4°F	56.5°F
Dec 19	55.3°F	57.4°F	56.3°F
Dec 20	55.3°F	57.1°F	56.1°F
Dec 21	54.8°F	58.2°F	56.3°F
Dec 22	54.7°F	58.2°F	56.1°F
Dec 23	54.7°F	58.3°F	56.1°F
Dec 24	54.7°F	58.5°F	56.2°F
Dec 25	54.6°F	58.4°F	56.0°F
Dec 26	54.5°F	58.1°F	56.0°F
Dec 27	54.5°F	58.1°F	56.0°F
Dec 28	54.5°F	57.9°F	55.9°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 Monterey by month

In an average year, Monterey offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Monterey was recorded on August 17, 2020, reaching a 66.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 28, 2023, dipping to 50.9°F. The average readings by season are 55.7°F in Winter, 55.6°F in Spring, 58.5°F in Summer, and 59.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Carmel-by-the-Sea	54.9°F	3mi
San Jose	53.2°F	51mi
Redwood City	53.8°F	64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Monterey