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 18.13°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

64.6

°F

August 28, 18:28

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

66.1°F

Tomorrow:

64.4°F

Sunrise:

06:04

Sunset:

19:25

Day Length:

13 h. 21 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 64.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 3.4°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 73.1°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 64.4°F on 2019.

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 63.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 62.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 64.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Salem

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 14	68.7°F	64.7°F	67.0°F
Aug 15	67.2°F	65.1°F	67.4°F
Aug 16	66.0°F	65.1°F	66.9°F
Aug 17	64.9°F	66.8°F	67.2°F
Aug 18	66.3°F	66.5°F	67.2°F
Aug 19	64.8°F	67.2°F	67.3°F
Aug 20	63.8°F	66.9°F	67.0°F
Aug 21	63.7°F	66.3°F	66.8°F
Aug 22	63.7°F	65.7°F	66.7°F
Aug 23	64.4°F	63.6°F	66.7°F
Aug 24	64.7°F	62.0°F	66.3°F
Aug 25	65.6°F	63.2°F	66.9°F
Aug 26	65.8°F	63.9°F	67.2°F
Aug 27	66.1°F	64.8°F	67.7°F
Aug 28	64.6°F	66.7°F	68.1°F
Aug 29	64.4°F	67.3°F	67.8°F
Aug 30	64.3°F	65.6°F	67.8°F
Aug 31	64.1°F	65.3°F	67.5°F
Sep 1	63.8°F	66.3°F	67.2°F
Sep 2	63.0°F	66.2°F	66.4°F
Sep 3	62.6°F	66.7°F	66.0°F
Sep 4	62.1°F	65.4°F	65.5°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	68.0°F	14mi
South Boston	66.1°F	15mi
Plymouth	66.5°F	41mi
Providence	71.2°F	55mi
Bristol	71.6°F	61mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Salem