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 5.89°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 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.

42.6

°F

April 18, 00:34

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

42.5°F

Tomorrow:

42.7°F

Sunrise:

05:58

Sunset:

19:29

Day Length:

13 h. 31 min.

Salem in April

Minimum:

41.8°F

Average:

43.3°F

Maximum:

45.3°F

Sea water temperature in Salem today

As of now, in Salem, the water temperature is 42.6°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 1.4°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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 46.3°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 41.7°F on 2018.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 43.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 42.7°F, while the maximum might reach 43.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Salem

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 4	40.5°F	40.8°F	40.6°F
Apr 5	41.4°F	40.8°F	40.9°F
Apr 6	41.8°F	40.8°F	40.9°F
Apr 7	41.7°F	40.8°F	41.0°F
Apr 8	41.7°F	40.0°F	41.1°F
Apr 9	41.4°F	40.9°F	41.3°F
Apr 10	41.6°F	42.0°F	41.6°F
Apr 11	41.5°F	42.2°F	41.8°F
Apr 12	41.4°F	42.2°F	41.8°F
Apr 13	41.5°F	43.8°F	42.2°F
Apr 14	41.6°F	44.2°F	42.7°F
Apr 15	41.4°F	43.7°F	43.1°F
Apr 16	42.3°F	44.2°F	43.6°F
Apr 17	42.5°F	44.9°F	43.9°F
Apr 18	42.6°F	45.0°F	44.0°F
Apr 19	42.7°F	45.1°F	44.1°F
Apr 20	43.0°F	45.2°F	44.4°F
Apr 21	43.2°F	46.4°F	44.6°F
Apr 22	43.3°F	46.2°F	44.7°F
Apr 23	43.3°F	45.4°F	44.7°F
Apr 24	43.4°F	45.8°F	44.8°F
Apr 25	43.4°F	44.8°F	44.8°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, 44.3°F in Spring, 63.8°F in Summer, and 58.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Boston	43.7°F	14mi
South Boston	43.7°F	15mi
Plymouth	44.1°F	41mi
Providence	45.5°F	55mi
Bristol	44.7°F	61mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Salem