What is the current water temperature in San Jose?

Q: What is the current water temperature in San Jose?

As of now, in San Jose, the water temperature is 11.25°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 San Jose

Detailed information about the current water temperature in San Jose. 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.

52.3

°F

January 21, 16:25

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

51.7°F

Tomorrow:

52.1°F

Sunrise:

07:18

Sunset:

17:20

Day Length:

10 h. 2 min.

San Jose in January

Minimum:

51.8°F

Average:

53.5°F

Maximum:

56.0°F

Sea water temperature in San Jose today

As of now, in San Jose, the water temperature is 52.3°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 1.3°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

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 55.4°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 52.2°F on 2023.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 51.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in San Jose

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 7	52.9°F	53.2°F	52.8°F
Jan 8	53.2°F	53.2°F	52.9°F
Jan 9	52.7°F	53.2°F	53.0°F
Jan 10	53.2°F	53.3°F	53.2°F
Jan 11	53.4°F	53.2°F	53.2°F
Jan 12	53.2°F	53.0°F	53.2°F
Jan 13	52.8°F	53.0°F	53.2°F
Jan 14	52.8°F	52.9°F	53.2°F
Jan 15	52.9°F	52.9°F	53.2°F
Jan 16	52.9°F	52.9°F	53.3°F
Jan 17	51.5°F	52.9°F	53.3°F
Jan 18	51.8°F	53.2°F	53.4°F
Jan 19	52.1°F	53.3°F	53.5°F
Jan 20	51.7°F	53.3°F	53.5°F
Jan 21	52.3°F	53.2°F	53.5°F
Jan 22	52.1°F	53.2°F	53.4°F
Jan 23	52.1°F	53.1°F	53.3°F
Jan 24	52.0°F	53.2°F	53.3°F
Jan 25	51.8°F	53.1°F	53.1°F
Jan 26	51.9°F	53.7°F	53.2°F
Jan 27	51.9°F	53.7°F	53.2°F
Jan 28	51.8°F	53.6°F	53.1°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 San Jose by month

In an average year, San Jose offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in San Jose was recorded on October 7, 2024, reaching a 73.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 9, 2023, dipping to 50.8°F. The average readings by season are 53.9°F in Winter, 57.8°F in Spring, 63.9°F in Summer, and 61.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Redwood City	53.2°F	21mi
Oakland	53.0°F	38mi
San Francisco	53.2°F	42mi
Monterey	53.3°F	51mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from San Jose