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 7.78°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.

46.0

°F

May 7, 07:01

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

46.0°F

Tomorrow:

46.7°F

Sunrise:

05:49

Sunset:

20:17

Day Length:

14 h. 28 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 46.0°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 1.1°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 rise a bit.

Recent water temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 47.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 42.1°F on 2018.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 47.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 46.7°F, while the maximum might reach 48.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Kingston

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 23	39.4°F	40.8°F	40.4°F
Apr 24	40.4°F	40.0°F	40.5°F
Apr 25	41.3°F	39.9°F	41.1°F
Apr 26	42.1°F	39.2°F	41.2°F
Apr 27	41.4°F	40.0°F	41.6°F
Apr 28	42.2°F	42.4°F	42.0°F
Apr 29	45.0°F	42.1°F	42.4°F
Apr 30	44.7°F	43.5°F	43.1°F
May 1	44.6°F	43.4°F	43.0°F
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	44.9°F
May 8	46.7°F	45.1°F	45.6°F
May 9	46.7°F	45.4°F	45.7°F
May 10	47.2°F	45.9°F	46.2°F
May 11	47.0°F	45.6°F	45.9°F
May 12	47.4°F	46.1°F	46.4°F
May 13	47.2°F	46.7°F	46.1°F
May 14	48.2°F	45.9°F	47.1°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, 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.