Water temperature in Salem
61.1
°F
September 25, 01:45
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
61.6°FTomorrow:
60.7°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 2 min.Salem in October
Minimum:
39.9°FAverage:
42.4°FMaximum:
44.8°FSea water temperature in Salem today
As of now, in Salem, the water temperature is 61.1°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 1.6°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 65.8°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 60.1°F on 2020.
Daily water temperature in Salem
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 | 65.8°F | 58.8°F | 64.7°F |
| Sep 12 | 64.5°F | 60.7°F | 64.6°F |
| Sep 13 | 63.8°F | 61.9°F | 64.8°F |
| Sep 14 | 64.2°F | 62.0°F | 64.7°F |
| Sep 15 | 63.4°F | 63.1°F | 64.6°F |
| Sep 16 | 62.3°F | 62.8°F | 64.3°F |
| Sep 17 | 62.4°F | 60.7°F | 63.8°F |
| Sep 18 | 63.2°F | 63.5°F | 63.9°F |
| Sep 19 | 64.3°F | 64.1°F | 64.0°F |
| Sep 20 | 62.9°F | 64.5°F | 63.8°F |
| Sep 21 | 62.3°F | 63.5°F | 63.3°F |
| Sep 22 | 61.4°F | 63.1°F | 63.1°F |
| Sep 23 | 62.3°F | 62.9°F | 63.2°F |
| Sep 24 | 61.6°F | 63.6°F | 63.2°F |
| Sep 25 | 61.1°F | 63.2°F | 62.7°F |
| Sep 26 | 60.7°F | 63.0°F | 62.3°F |
| Sep 27 | 61.0°F | 64.6°F | 62.7°F |
| Sep 28 | 60.8°F | 64.1°F | 62.4°F |
| Sep 29 | 60.9°F | 64.8°F | 62.5°F |
| Sep 30 | 60.7°F | 64.3°F | 62.3°F |
| Oct 1 | 60.2°F | 63.4°F | 61.8°F |
| Oct 2 | 60.0°F | 62.9°F | 61.6°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.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Boston |
63.0°F
|
14mi |
| South Boston |
63.0°F
|
15mi |
| Plymouth |
62.3°F
|
41mi |
| Providence |
67.0°F
|
55mi |
| Bristol |
67.0°F
|
61mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Salem