Chesapeake Bay Water Temperature

The Chesapeake Bay is well known for its abundance of seafood. The most popular seafood that was found in this bay was crabs, oysters and clams. Seafood production is not as productive as it used to be and this is due to over harvesting and foreign species invasion.
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On the other hand, the reproduction of the Rock fish or Striped bass has made an astonishing come back. Aside from fishing, tourists are welcome to spend their time here swimming, boating and sailing in the glassy waters of the Chesapeake Bay.

Chesapeake Bay is a city close to atlantic ocean. mild temperate climate with hot summer would be the climate here. August is the month with the highest water temperature at 80.6°F / 27°C. The month with the lowest is February with an average water temperature of 40.1°F / 4.5°C. The avg. air temperature is around 77.9°F / 25.5°C, July is the month with the highest temperature. January is the coolest with 40.3°F / 4.6°C average air temperature. February is the month with the min. precipitation of 0in / 0mm and December with the max. precipitation in a year with 0.7in / 16.9mm. June, July, August, September would be the best time to visit this place.

Chesapeake Bay Summary

Description	Value
Current water temperature	/
Warmest Month Water Temperature:	August with 80.6°F / 27°C
Coldest Month Water Temperature:	February with 40.1°F / 4.5°C
Warmest Month Air Temperature:	July with 77.9°F / 25.5°C
Coldest Month Air Temperature:	January with 40.3°F / 4.6°C
Wettest Month:	December with 0.7in / 16.9mm
Driest Month:	February with 0in / 0mm
Highest Humidity	June with 78.7%
Lowest Humidity	November with 69.1%
Best Time to Visit:	June, July, August, September
Climate Classification	mild temperate climate with hot summer

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Chesapeake Bay water temperature by month

°F

atlantic ocean water temperature by month

	Max. Water Temperature (°F)	ø. Water Temperature (°F)	Min. Water Temperature (°F)
January	44.4	41.4	39
February	41.5	40.3	39.6
March	48.9	44.6	41.2
April	59.2	54.1	49.5
May	70.9	64.6	59.2
June	78.4	74.5	71.1
July	81.5	80.2	78.4
August	81.5	80.6	79.2
September	79.3	76.1	72.5
October	72.3	67.3	61
November	61	56.1	51.1
December	51.3	47.5	44.6

°C

atlantic ocean water temperature by month

	Max. Water Temperature (°C)	ø. Water Temperature (°C)	Min. Water Temperature (°C)
January	6.9	5.2	3.9
February	5.3	4.6	4.2
March	9.4	7	5.1
April	15.1	12.3	9.7
May	21.6	18.1	15.1
June	25.8	23.6	21.7
July	27.5	26.8	25.8
August	27.5	27	26.2
September	26.3	24.5	22.5
October	22.4	19.6	16.1
November	16.1	13.4	10.6
December	10.7	8.6	7

The warmest water temperature are in August with around 80.6°F / 27°C. The coldest in February with an average water temperature of 40.1°F / 4.5°C.

July and August are the two hottest months in the year and it is only advisable that your visit at this time, if you are ken on water sports and activities as the Chesapeake bay water temperature is warm as well. December through to February on the other hand are the coldest months of the year, but there is hardly any snow.

The best way to travel to Chesapeake Bay especially if you are Traveling from abroad is to take a flight to the BWI Airport.

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Chesapeake Bay weather today & 14-day weather forecast

7-day weather forecast
+9-day forecast

7-day weather forecast

Date	Weather	Max. F Min. F	Max. C Min. C	Windspeed Windir.	Precip. Rainrisk	Rel. Humidity
Dec. 20	Light shower rain	49 °F 40°F	10 °C 4°C	2mph (3km/h) southwest	0in (2mm) 45 %	85%
Dec. 21	Few clouds	44 °F 31°F	7 °C -1°C	3mph (4km/h) north-northwest	0in (0mm) 0 %	64%
Dec. 22	Few clouds	36 °F 26°F	2 °C -4°C	2mph (3km/h) west	0in (0mm) 0 %	57%
Dec. 23	Few clouds	43 °F 24°F	6 °C -4°C	1mph (1km/h) east-northeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	68%
Dec. 24	Scattered clouds	51 °F 29°F	10 °C -2°C	1mph (1km/h) west	0in (0mm) 0 %	75%
Dec. 25	Broken clouds	51 °F 36°F	10 °C 2°C	1mph (2km/h) east-southeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	80%
Dec. 26	Broken clouds	49 °F 41°F	10 °C 5°C	2mph (3km/h) northeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	71%

+9-day forecast

Date	Weather	Max. F Min. F	Max. C Min. C	Windspeed Windir.	Precip. Rainrisk	Rel. Humidity
Dec. 27	Broken clouds	51 °F 45°F	11 °C 7°C	2mph (3km/h) northeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	70%
Dec. 28	Overcast clouds	52 °F 47°F	11 °C 9°C	2mph (4km/h) northeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	76%
Dec. 29	Overcast clouds	60 °F 47°F	16 °C 9°C	2mph (4km/h) east-northeast	0in (0mm) 20 %	95%
Dec. 30	Broken clouds	66 °F 55°F	19 °C 13°C	3mph (4km/h) east-southeast	0in (2mm) 45 %	94%
Dec. 31	Light shower rain	65 °F 59°F	18 °C 15°C	5mph (9km/h) southeast	0in (3mm) 55 %	84%
Jan. 01	Heavy rain	56 °F 51°F	13 °C 11°C	2mph (3km/h) west-southwest	1in (21mm) 90 %	72%
Jan. 02	Broken clouds	57 °F 44°F	14 °C 7°C	1mph (2km/h) south-southeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	71%
Jan. 03	Broken clouds	54 °F 50°F	12 °C 10°C	3mph (5km/h) west	0in (0mm) 0 %	59%
Jan. 04	Few clouds	43 °F 38°F	6 °C 4°C	2mph (3km/h) south	0in (0mm) 0 %	50%

Chesapeake Bay weather by month / climate table

°F

	Max. Temperature °F	ø. Temperature °F	Min. Temperature (°F)	Precip. (in)	Rainy Days (d)	Rel. Humidity (%)
January	48.9	40.3	32.5	0.6	1	69.7%
February	48.2	40.8	35.6	0	0	70.2%
March	55.2	45.7	36.9	0	1	71.7%
April	63.3	54.9	46.4	0.2	0	73.7%
May	72.3	64	55.9	0	1	77.9%
June	80.1	73.2	66.9	0.1	0	78.7%
July	82	77.9	73.4	0	0	77.9%
August	81.3	77.7	73.4	0.4	0	77.1%
September	79.2	73.4	68	0.2	0	75.3%
October	73.2	64.2	53.8	0	0	70.5%
November	64.2	53.8	45.7	0	0	69.1%
December	55.2	46	39.7	0.7	1	70.6%

°C

	Max. Temperature °C	ø. Temperature °C	Min. Temperature (°C)	Precip. (mm)	Rainy Days (d)	Rel. Humidity (%)
January	9.4	4.6	0.3	15.9	1	69.7%
February	9	4.9	2	0	0	70.2%
March	12.9	7.6	2.7	0	1	71.7%
April	17.4	12.7	8	3.9	0	73.7%
May	22.4	17.8	13.3	0	1	77.9%
June	26.7	22.9	19.4	3.5	0	78.7%
July	27.8	25.5	23	0	0	77.9%
August	27.4	25.4	23	11	0	77.1%
September	26.2	23	20	5.1	0	75.3%
October	22.9	17.9	12.1	0	0	70.5%
November	17.9	12.1	7.6	0	0	69.1%
December	12.9	7.8	4.3	16.9	1	70.6%

February is the month with the lowest rain of 0in / 0mm and December with the highest precipitation in a year with 0.7in / 16.9mm. The avg. temperature is around 77.9°F / 25.5°C, July is the month with the highest temperature. January is the coolest with 40.3°F / 4.6°C average temperature.

Once you arrive, you will soon discover that there is no shortage of exciting water activities and scenic views. Hundreds of residents flock to this beautiful Bay each month to take in the sun and enjoy days of fun and relaxation. Its not a rare sight to sea a multitude sailors in the bay area.

Chesapeake bay water temperature is extremely warm in July as is the air temperature. This makes it great for aquatic activities.

Activities & POI in Chesapeake Bay

Type of Activity	List
Attraction	Church Hospital, Barre Circle Historic District, Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, path continues, Fountain at Charles Plaza, Fountain at Charles Center, Shield of Baltimore City, Fort McHenry, USS Constellation, Howard P Rawlings Conservatory, USS Torsk, Chesapeake, USCGC Taney, Business and Government Historic District, SS John W. Brown, Fountain and Garden at Charles Center, Miracle on 34th Street

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