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 15.95°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.

60.7

°F

June 20, 03:42

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.1°F

Tomorrow:

60.4°F

Sunrise:

05:49

Sunset:

20:29

Day Length:

14 h. 40 min.

Monterey in June

Minimum:

53.4°F

Average:

55.4°F

Maximum:

58.6°F

Sea water temperature in Monterey today

As of now, in Monterey, the water temperature is 60.7°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 3.8°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable 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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.2°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 52.9°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 60.8°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
Jun 6	57.0°F	58.2°F	56.9°F
Jun 7	56.6°F	58.6°F	56.9°F
Jun 8	55.6°F	58.8°F	56.7°F
Jun 9	54.3°F	58.8°F	56.7°F
Jun 10	55.0°F	59.1°F	57.1°F
Jun 11	55.3°F	59.1°F	57.3°F
Jun 12	55.5°F	59.4°F	57.1°F
Jun 13	53.9°F	59.3°F	56.9°F
Jun 14	51.7°F	59.5°F	56.5°F
Jun 15	52.9°F	59.7°F	56.8°F
Jun 16	52.8°F	60.3°F	56.9°F
Jun 17	54.4°F	58.1°F	56.7°F
Jun 18	55.6°F	57.7°F	57.0°F
Jun 19	59.1°F	56.9°F	57.5°F
Jun 20	60.7°F	56.1°F	56.9°F
Jun 21	60.4°F	53.9°F	56.6°F
Jun 22	60.7°F	53.2°F	56.8°F
Jun 23	60.6°F	53.7°F	56.8°F
Jun 24	60.8°F	53.5°F	57.0°F
Jun 25	61.1°F	53.4°F	57.3°F
Jun 26	61.0°F	52.3°F	57.2°F
Jun 27	61.2°F	52.8°F	57.3°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 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 55.5°F in Winter, 55.8°F in Spring, 58.2°F in Summer, and 58.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Carmel-by-the-Sea	57.5°F	3mi
San Jose	66.6°F	51mi
Redwood City	70.4°F	64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Monterey