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 5.65°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.

42.2

°F

December 5, 05:58

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

42.2°F

Tomorrow:

42.0°F

Sunrise:

07:25

Sunset:

16:27

Day Length:

9 h. 2 min.

Kingston in December

Minimum:

35.3°F

Average:

38.6°F

Maximum:

40.5°F

Water temperature in Kingston today

As of now, in Kingston, the water temperature is 42.2°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 3.8°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 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 47.5°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 42.3°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 41.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 40.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 42.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Kingston

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 21	47.1°F	50.8°F	49.5°F
Nov 22	46.8°F	50.8°F	49.1°F
Nov 23	45.6°F	51.1°F	48.9°F
Nov 24	45.6°F	49.8°F	48.4°F
Nov 25	44.8°F	50.1°F	47.8°F
Nov 26	44.9°F	49.8°F	47.5°F
Nov 27	45.0°F	49.5°F	47.5°F
Nov 28	45.0°F	49.8°F	47.2°F
Nov 29	43.8°F	49.3°F	46.7°F
Nov 30	44.2°F	48.7°F	46.5°F
Dec 1	44.5°F	47.8°F	46.3°F
Dec 2	42.5°F	47.9°F	45.9°F
Dec 3	43.1°F	46.7°F	46.2°F
Dec 4	42.2°F	47.5°F	45.6°F
Dec 5	42.2°F	47.5°F	46.0°F
Dec 6	42.0°F	47.6°F	45.9°F
Dec 7	41.7°F	45.2°F	45.5°F
Dec 8	41.1°F	45.1°F	44.9°F
Dec 9	40.7°F	44.8°F	44.5°F
Dec 10	40.7°F	44.6°F	44.5°F
Dec 11	40.4°F	43.5°F	44.2°F
Dec 12	40.4°F	43.3°F	44.2°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 60.3°F in Autumn.