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 5.74°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.

42.3

°F

December 21, 23:52

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

42.2°F

Tomorrow:

42.1°F

Sunrise:

07:39

Sunset:

16:30

Day Length:

8 h. 51 min.

Kingston in December

Minimum:

34.3°F

Average:

38.2°F

Maximum:

40.5°F

Water temperature in Kingston today

As of now, in Kingston, the water temperature is 42.3°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 0.2°F lower 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 44.2°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 40.2°F on 2014.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 41.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 40.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 42.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Kingston

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	45.2°F	46.4°F	45.3°F
Dec 8	45.1°F	46.1°F	44.7°F
Dec 9	44.8°F	45.4°F	44.4°F
Dec 10	44.6°F	45.2°F	44.3°F
Dec 11	43.5°F	44.9°F	44.0°F
Dec 12	43.3°F	44.6°F	44.0°F
Dec 13	42.8°F	43.6°F	43.6°F
Dec 14	42.2°F	43.4°F	43.2°F
Dec 15	41.8°F	42.3°F	43.2°F
Dec 16	41.0°F	42.9°F	43.2°F
Dec 17	41.2°F	42.9°F	43.1°F
Dec 18	42.2°F	43.6°F	43.0°F
Dec 19	42.4°F	43.6°F	43.2°F
Dec 20	42.2°F	43.1°F	42.7°F
Dec 21	42.3°F	43.3°F	42.6°F
Dec 22	42.1°F	43.2°F	42.3°F
Dec 23	41.6°F	43.0°F	41.8°F
Dec 24	41.5°F	42.5°F	41.7°F
Dec 25	41.6°F	42.1°F	41.8°F
Dec 26	41.0°F	41.6°F	41.3°F
Dec 27	40.7°F	41.6°F	41.0°F
Dec 28	40.8°F	41.1°F	41.1°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, there are only 8 days through the year when the water is warm enough to be comfortable for swimming.

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 39.0°F in Winter, 40.9°F in Spring, 68.1°F in Summer, and 60.3°F in Autumn.