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Salem in March

Find out everything about the water temperature in Salem in March. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in March for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in March
Minimum:

35.2 °F

Average:

39.1 °F

Maximum:

42.7 °F

Sea water temperature in Salem in March

In the city of Salem, the month of March is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 35.2°F on March 7, 2014, with an average temperature being 39.1°F and a maximum temperature reaching 42.7°F on March 31, 2021.

Swing in the water of such temperature might lead to potential hypothermia within just a few minutes. In March, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 39.1°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
Mar 1 38.7°F 39.8°F 39.6°F
Mar 2 38.7°F 39.2°F 39.4°F
Mar 3 38.7°F 39.2°F 39.6°F
Mar 4 38.7°F 39.7°F 39.8°F
Mar 5 38.6°F 40.1°F 39.7°F
Mar 6 38.6°F 40.1°F 39.7°F
Mar 7 38.5°F 39.6°F 40.2°F
Mar 8 38.3°F 39.4°F 39.6°F
Mar 9 38.6°F 40.6°F 39.5°F
Mar 10 38.5°F 38.7°F 39.9°F
Mar 11 38.8°F 40.8°F 39.6°F
Mar 12 39.0°F 40.5°F 39.5°F
Mar 13 39.0°F 40.7°F 39.1°F
Mar 14 38.9°F 40.6°F 38.7°F
Mar 15 39.0°F 40.7°F 38.9°F
Mar 16 39.0°F 40.9°F 39.7°F
Mar 17 39.2°F 41.8°F 39.4°F
Mar 18 39.1°F 42.2°F 39.0°F
Mar 19 39.1°F 42.4°F 39.4°F
Mar 20 39.2°F 41.6°F 40.5°F
Mar 21 39.2°F 41.3°F 40.4°F
Mar 22 39.4°F 41.0°F 40.9°F
Mar 23 39.6°F 41.0°F 41.0°F
Mar 24 39.5°F 40.8°F 40.9°F
Mar 25 39.3°F 40.6°F 39.5°F
Mar 26 39.5°F 40.4°F 41.1°F
Mar 27 39.8°F 41.0°F 41.7°F
Mar 28 40.1°F 41.0°F 41.3°F
Mar 29 40.0°F 41.1°F 40.6°F
Mar 30 40.2°F 41.0°F 41.7°F
Mar 31 40.2°F 41.2°F 42.0°F

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 7, 2014, dipping to 35.2°F. The average readings by season are 42.2°F in Winter, 44.2°F in Spring, 63.7°F in Summer, and 57.9°F in Autumn. The average temperature in March is slightly warmer than February's average of 38.9°F. And in April, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 42.9°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Boston 49.4°F 14mi
South Boston 49.4°F 15mi
Plymouth 50.8°F 41mi
Providence 51.2°F 55mi
Bristol 51.5°F 61mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Salem