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 2.91°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.

37.2

°F

January 22, 04:55

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

37.8°F

Tomorrow:

37.1°F

Sunrise:

07:34

Sunset:

17:02

Day Length:

9 h. 28 min.

Kingston in January

Minimum:

40.0°F

Average:

41.3°F

Maximum:

45.4°F

Water temperature in Kingston today

As of now, in Kingston, the water temperature is 37.2°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 0.3°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The water temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent water 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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 38.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 34.3°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 37.0°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
Jan 8	38.9°F	41.3°F	39.2°F
Jan 9	39.5°F	41.0°F	39.1°F
Jan 10	39.2°F	40.8°F	38.7°F
Jan 11	37.9°F	40.6°F	38.6°F
Jan 12	37.9°F	40.5°F	38.6°F
Jan 13	38.1°F	40.4°F	38.5°F
Jan 14	38.2°F	40.4°F	38.3°F
Jan 15	37.7°F	40.3°F	37.9°F
Jan 16	37.3°F	40.2°F	37.8°F
Jan 17	37.4°F	39.8°F	37.7°F
Jan 18	37.6°F	39.7°F	37.7°F
Jan 19	37.7°F	39.6°F	37.6°F
Jan 20	37.7°F	39.5°F	37.5°F
Jan 21	37.8°F	39.4°F	37.1°F
Jan 22	37.2°F	38.4°F	36.9°F
Jan 23	37.1°F	38.1°F	36.8°F
Jan 24	37.1°F	38.1°F	36.8°F
Jan 25	37.1°F	38.1°F	36.8°F
Jan 26	36.8°F	37.8°F	36.4°F
Jan 27	36.8°F	37.8°F	36.5°F
Jan 28	36.9°F	37.8°F	36.6°F
Jan 29	36.9°F	37.8°F	36.5°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.

Water temperature in Kingston by month

In Kingston, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 20.

The warmest water in Kingston was recorded on August 24, 2021, reaching a 77.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 20, 2015, dipping to 32.4°F. The average readings by season are 39.2°F in Winter, 41.1°F in Spring, 68.4°F in Summer, and 60.5°F in Autumn.