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 22.02°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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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.

71.6

°F

May 5, 23:41

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

71.8°F

Tomorrow:

71.6°F

Sunrise:

06:18

Sunset:

17:12

Day Length:

10 h. 54 min.

Kingston in May

Minimum:

71.9°F

Average:

73.6°F

Maximum:

75.5°F

Sea water temperature in Kingston today

As of now, in Kingston, the water temperature is 71.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 1.1°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 73.9°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 71.8°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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 71.4°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
Apr 21	73.5°F	74.0°F	73.7°F
Apr 22	73.2°F	73.8°F	73.7°F
Apr 23	73.2°F	73.6°F	73.7°F
Apr 24	73.0°F	74.1°F	73.6°F
Apr 25	72.9°F	74.2°F	73.5°F
Apr 26	72.8°F	73.9°F	73.3°F
Apr 27	72.4°F	74.4°F	73.2°F
Apr 28	72.6°F	74.8°F	73.2°F
Apr 29	72.3°F	74.3°F	73.1°F
Apr 30	71.9°F	74.2°F	73.0°F
May 1	72.1°F	74.1°F	72.9°F
May 2	71.7°F	74.1°F	72.8°F
May 3	72.1°F	73.9°F	72.7°F
May 4	71.8°F	74.0°F	72.7°F
May 5	71.6°F	73.9°F	72.8°F
May 6	71.6°F	74.1°F	72.7°F
May 7	71.6°F	74.1°F	72.7°F
May 8	71.5°F	74.6°F	72.6°F
May 9	71.5°F	74.2°F	72.6°F
May 10	71.3°F	74.0°F	72.4°F
May 11	71.2°F	73.9°F	72.3°F
May 12	71.0°F	73.7°F	72.2°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.

Sea water temperature in Kingston by month

In Kingston, the months January through April offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 114 swimming days.

The warmest water in Kingston was recorded on February 1, 2016, reaching a 78.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 18, 2023, dipping to 64.7°F. The average readings by season are 74.1°F in Winter, 73.8°F in Spring, 67.7°F in Summer, and 68.0°F in Autumn.