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 2.33°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.

36.2

°F

February 2, 19:59

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

36.1°F

Tomorrow:

36.2°F

Sunrise:

07:23

Sunset:

17:17

Day Length:

9 h. 54 min.

Kingston in February

Minimum:

36.1°F

Average:

40.7°F

Maximum:

44.5°F

Water temperature in Kingston today

As of now, in Kingston, the water temperature is 36.2°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 0.5°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 stay about the same.

Recent water temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 37.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 35.3°F on 2021.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 36.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Kingston

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 19	36.3°F	37.7°F	37.8°F
Jan 20	36.4°F	37.7°F	37.7°F
Jan 21	36.1°F	37.8°F	37.3°F
Jan 22	35.8°F	37.2°F	37.1°F
Jan 23	34.9°F	36.8°F	36.8°F
Jan 24	34.5°F	36.7°F	36.8°F
Jan 25	34.8°F	36.7°F	36.8°F
Jan 26	35.0°F	36.7°F	36.5°F
Jan 27	35.2°F	36.7°F	36.6°F
Jan 28	35.4°F	36.8°F	36.8°F
Jan 29	35.6°F	36.9°F	36.8°F
Jan 30	35.8°F	36.8°F	36.7°F
Jan 31	35.9°F	36.9°F	36.7°F
Feb 1	36.1°F	36.9°F	36.6°F
Feb 2	36.2°F	36.9°F	36.7°F
Feb 3	36.2°F	36.9°F	36.8°F
Feb 4	36.2°F	36.9°F	36.8°F
Feb 5	36.2°F	36.9°F	36.7°F
Feb 6	36.1°F	36.9°F	36.7°F
Feb 7	36.1°F	36.8°F	36.6°F
Feb 8	36.0°F	36.8°F	36.6°F
Feb 9	36.0°F	36.8°F	36.5°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.