Temperature

Forecasts for the Chesapeake Bay

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Water Temperature Line Plots Water temperature can be viewed through time at select locations to understand the seasonal and short-term changes in temperature in the Chesapeake Bay. Overlaying the modeled temperature on top of long-term averages from observed data shows how the forecasted temperature compares to the historical average. Grey lines show one standard deviation above and below the average.

Surface Temperature Maps

Difference From Long-Term Average

Current conditions are compared to the long-term average conditions to put current conditions in perspective relative to average conditions. Long-term average conditions were calculated using a computer model simulation spanning 1985 through 2022. The below map shows the difference between current conditions and the long-term average conditions on the day noted. For more information on the long-term averages please see the Chesapeake Atlas.

Bottom Temperature Maps

Difference From Long-Term Average

Current conditions are compared to the long-term average conditions to put current conditions in perspective relative to average conditions. Long-term average conditions were calculated using a computer model simulation spanning 1985 through 2022. The below map shows the difference between current conditions and the long-term average conditions on the day noted. For more information on the long-term averages please see the Chesapeake Atlas.