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 10.42°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.

50.8

°F

November 21, 08:00

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

50.8°F

Tomorrow:

50.4°F

Sunrise:

07:10

Sunset:

16:33

Day Length:

9 h. 23 min.

Kingston in November

Minimum:

34.0°F

Average:

38.3°F

Maximum:

40.6°F

Water temperature in Kingston today

As of now, in Kingston, the water temperature is 50.8°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 1.6°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 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 51.0°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 44.9°F on 2014.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest 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 49.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 48.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 50.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Kingston

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 7	55.0°F	53.5°F	53.1°F
Nov 8	55.7°F	53.2°F	53.3°F
Nov 9	55.0°F	52.3°F	52.7°F
Nov 10	54.7°F	52.4°F	52.4°F
Nov 11	54.6°F	52.0°F	52.3°F
Nov 12	54.2°F	51.3°F	51.9°F
Nov 13	54.3°F	51.8°F	52.0°F
Nov 14	54.1°F	50.9°F	51.7°F
Nov 15	51.8°F	50.6°F	51.0°F
Nov 16	52.0°F	50.7°F	50.7°F
Nov 17	51.9°F	49.9°F	50.6°F
Nov 18	51.4°F	50.0°F	50.3°F
Nov 19	51.5°F	50.5°F	50.1°F
Nov 20	50.8°F	49.7°F	49.8°F
Nov 21	50.8°F	49.1°F	49.1°F
Nov 22	50.4°F	48.6°F	48.8°F
Nov 23	50.3°F	48.9°F	48.7°F
Nov 24	49.9°F	48.2°F	48.3°F
Nov 25	49.3°F	47.9°F	47.7°F
Nov 26	48.9°F	46.7°F	47.3°F
Nov 27	48.9°F	46.7°F	47.3°F
Nov 28	48.7°F	47.2°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, 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 60.2°F in Autumn.