What is the current water temperature in Salem?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Salem?

As of now, in Salem, the water temperature is 4.19°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.

United States > Salem

Water temperature in Salem

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Salem. 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.

39.5

°F

January 21, 19:22

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

40.3°F

Tomorrow:

39.6°F

Sunrise:

07:07

Sunset:

16:43

Day Length:

9 h. 36 min.

Salem in January

Minimum:

41.6°F

Average:

43.4°F

Maximum:

46.2°F

Sea water temperature in Salem today

As of now, in Salem, the water temperature is 39.5°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 stay about the same.

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 43.4°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 39.4°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 39.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 38.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 39.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Salem

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 7	42.2°F	43.7°F	42.8°F
Jan 8	42.2°F	43.4°F	42.7°F
Jan 9	42.0°F	42.5°F	42.6°F
Jan 10	41.9°F	42.3°F	42.5°F
Jan 11	41.1°F	42.6°F	42.4°F
Jan 12	41.1°F	42.2°F	42.3°F
Jan 13	40.9°F	42.0°F	42.1°F
Jan 14	41.1°F	42.6°F	42.2°F
Jan 15	40.5°F	42.3°F	42.1°F
Jan 16	40.7°F	42.2°F	42.0°F
Jan 17	40.6°F	42.1°F	41.8°F
Jan 18	40.4°F	42.0°F	41.5°F
Jan 19	40.2°F	42.0°F	41.5°F
Jan 20	40.3°F	41.4°F	41.4°F
Jan 21	39.5°F	41.3°F	41.3°F
Jan 22	39.6°F	41.1°F	41.4°F
Jan 23	39.4°F	40.7°F	41.2°F
Jan 24	39.4°F	40.7°F	41.2°F
Jan 25	39.1°F	40.4°F	40.9°F
Jan 26	38.9°F	40.2°F	40.7°F
Jan 27	38.6°F	40.1°F	40.4°F
Jan 28	38.6°F	40.0°F	40.4°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 Salem by month

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

The warmest water in Salem was recorded on August 15, 2021, reaching a 74.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 8, 2015, dipping to 35.3°F. The average readings by season are 42.3°F in Winter, 44.4°F in Spring, 63.8°F in Summer, and 58.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Boston	36.8°F	14mi
South Boston	36.8°F	15mi
Plymouth	38.0°F	41mi
Providence	36.2°F	55mi
Bristol	35.6°F	61mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Salem