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 15.92°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.

60.7

°F

September 17, 23:42

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.8°F

Tomorrow:

60.4°F

Sunrise:

06:25

Sunset:

18:50

Day Length:

12 h. 25 min.

Salem in September

Minimum:

40.1°F

Average:

42.6°F

Maximum:

44.7°F

Sea water temperature in Salem today

As of now, in Salem, 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 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 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 67.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 62.5°F on 2019.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 59.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 59.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 60.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Salem

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 3	63.4°F	66.7°F	65.8°F
Sep 4	64.4°F	65.4°F	65.4°F
Sep 5	63.9°F	64.9°F	65.3°F
Sep 6	64.4°F	64.0°F	65.3°F
Sep 7	64.9°F	64.6°F	65.7°F
Sep 8	64.4°F	64.1°F	65.7°F
Sep 9	63.7°F	65.1°F	65.7°F
Sep 10	60.7°F	63.5°F	65.3°F
Sep 11	58.8°F	62.1°F	64.8°F
Sep 12	60.7°F	62.1°F	64.7°F
Sep 13	61.9°F	62.7°F	65.0°F
Sep 14	62.0°F	63.8°F	64.8°F
Sep 15	63.1°F	64.4°F	64.7°F
Sep 16	62.8°F	64.4°F	64.6°F
Sep 17	60.7°F	64.5°F	64.4°F
Sep 18	60.4°F	64.1°F	64.2°F
Sep 19	60.4°F	64.1°F	64.2°F
Sep 20	60.3°F	64.2°F	64.0°F
Sep 21	59.8°F	63.7°F	63.6°F
Sep 22	59.6°F	63.1°F	63.4°F
Sep 23	59.6°F	62.7°F	63.4°F
Sep 24	59.5°F	62.2°F	63.2°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, 63.7°F in Summer, and 58.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Boston	61.4°F	14mi
South Boston	61.4°F	15mi
Plymouth	64.5°F	41mi
Providence	68.9°F	55mi
Bristol	69.6°F	61mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Salem