What is the current water temperature in Kingston?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Kingston?

As of now, in Kingston, the water temperature is 10.2°C. 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 Kingston

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Kingston. 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.

50.4

°F

August 9, 14:12

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

50.3°F

Tomorrow:

50.3°F

Sunrise:

07:14

Sunset:

17:20

Day Length:

10 h. 6 min.

Kingston in August

Minimum:

62.5°F

Average:

63.9°F

Maximum:

66.1°F

Sea water temperature in Kingston today

As of now, in Kingston, the water temperature is 50.4°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 0.7°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 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 52.8°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 50.1°F on 2019.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 50.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Kingston

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 26	51.3°F	49.7°F	51.4°F
Jul 27	52.2°F	49.9°F	51.5°F
Jul 28	52.1°F	49.8°F	51.3°F
Jul 29	52.3°F	50.2°F	51.4°F
Jul 30	51.3°F	49.3°F	51.2°F
Jul 31	51.0°F	49.5°F	50.9°F
Aug 1	51.6°F	48.4°F	50.8°F
Aug 2	51.6°F	48.7°F	51.1°F
Aug 3	50.3°F	49.0°F	51.0°F
Aug 4	50.4°F	49.3°F	51.2°F
Aug 5	51.0°F	49.9°F	51.4°F
Aug 6	51.4°F	50.6°F	51.4°F
Aug 7	50.3°F	50.5°F	51.2°F
Aug 8	50.3°F	50.4°F	51.0°F
Aug 9	50.4°F	50.5°F	51.1°F
Aug 10	50.3°F	50.5°F	51.1°F
Aug 11	50.1°F	50.3°F	50.9°F
Aug 12	50.2°F	50.9°F	50.9°F
Aug 13	50.2°F	51.0°F	51.0°F
Aug 14	50.4°F	51.3°F	51.1°F
Aug 15	50.5°F	51.3°F	51.2°F
Aug 16	50.7°F	51.8°F	51.4°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 Kingston by month

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

The warmest water in Kingston was recorded on January 29, 2018, reaching a 70.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 1, 2025, dipping to 48.4°F. The average readings by season are 63.5°F in Winter, 60.1°F in Spring, 52.1°F in Summer, and 55.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Hobart	49.5°F	7mi
Cambridge	49.0°F	12mi
Brighton	50.5°F	19mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kingston