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 2.7°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.

Canada > Kingston

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.

36.9

°F

April 14, 02:53

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

36.5°F

Tomorrow:

37.3°F

Sunrise:

06:25

Sunset:

19:49

Day Length:

13 h. 24 min.

Kingston in April

Minimum:

37.0°F

Average:

40.5°F

Maximum:

43.8°F

Water temperature in Kingston today

As of now, in Kingston, the water temperature is 36.9°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 1.7°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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 40.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 36.5°F on 2019.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 37.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 37.3°F, while the maximum might reach 38.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Kingston

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 31	35.6°F	37.3°F	36.8°F
Apr 1	35.7°F	37.4°F	36.8°F
Apr 2	35.8°F	36.7°F	36.8°F
Apr 3	35.6°F	36.8°F	36.9°F
Apr 4	35.6°F	36.9°F	37.1°F
Apr 5	36.0°F	37.1°F	37.3°F
Apr 6	36.1°F	37.2°F	37.4°F
Apr 7	34.9°F	37.4°F	37.5°F
Apr 8	35.1°F	37.6°F	37.8°F
Apr 9	35.7°F	37.7°F	38.0°F
Apr 10	35.8°F	37.8°F	37.8°F
Apr 11	36.5°F	37.7°F	37.9°F
Apr 12	36.4°F	37.9°F	37.7°F
Apr 13	36.5°F	38.1°F	38.2°F
Apr 14	36.9°F	37.9°F	38.6°F
Apr 15	37.3°F	38.0°F	39.1°F
Apr 16	37.4°F	38.7°F	39.1°F
Apr 17	37.8°F	39.0°F	39.5°F
Apr 18	37.9°F	39.2°F	39.6°F
Apr 19	37.6°F	38.6°F	39.3°F
Apr 20	38.2°F	40.1°F	39.9°F
Apr 21	38.2°F	39.1°F	39.9°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.