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 6.48°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.

43.7

°F

May 16, 09:23

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

43.2°F

Tomorrow:

44.0°F

Sunrise:

05:38

Sunset:

20:27

Day Length:

14 h. 49 min.

Kingston in May

Minimum:

37.5°F

Average:

40.1°F

Maximum:

41.6°F

Water temperature in Kingston today

As of now, in Kingston, the water temperature is 43.7°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 4.4°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 rise a bit.

Recent water temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably 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 51.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 44.3°F on 2020.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 45.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 44.0°F, while the maximum might reach 47.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Kingston

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 2	43.4°F	43.3°F	42.9°F
May 3	43.7°F	45.7°F	43.7°F
May 4	44.3°F	45.4°F	43.8°F
May 5	43.5°F	45.5°F	44.0°F
May 6	46.0°F	44.7°F	44.5°F
May 7	46.0°F	45.1°F	45.0°F
May 8	44.6°F	45.1°F	45.5°F
May 9	45.2°F	45.4°F	45.6°F
May 10	45.4°F	45.8°F	46.1°F
May 11	45.7°F	45.6°F	45.9°F
May 12	45.3°F	46.0°F	46.3°F
May 13	45.7°F	46.7°F	46.1°F
May 14	45.5°F	45.9°F	47.0°F
May 15	43.2°F	46.5°F	47.4°F
May 16	43.7°F	46.7°F	48.0°F
May 17	44.0°F	47.9°F	48.3°F
May 18	44.7°F	49.3°F	49.0°F
May 19	45.2°F	49.2°F	49.6°F
May 20	45.6°F	49.2°F	50.0°F
May 21	45.9°F	50.0°F	50.2°F
May 22	46.3°F	50.0°F	50.7°F
May 23	47.1°F	50.1°F	51.5°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 26.

The warmest water in Kingston was recorded on August 24, 2021, reaching a 77.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 5, 2016, dipping to 33.2°F. The average readings by season are 39.1°F in Winter, 41.3°F in Spring, 68.6°F in Summer, and 60.5°F in Autumn.