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Water temperature in Atlantic City

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Atlantic City. 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.
Sea temperature in Atlantic City now

38.1

°F

January 9, 19:20

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

39.2°F

Tomorrow:

37.7°F

Sunrise:

07:18

Sunset:

16:52

Day Length:

9 h. 34 min.

Atlantic City in January

Minimum:

39.4°F

Average:

43.9°F

Maximum:

50.6°F

Sea water temperature in Atlantic City today

As of now, in Atlantic City, the water temperature is 38.1°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 4.4°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 45.9°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 37.7°F on 2018.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 37.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 37.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 37.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Atlantic City

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 1 40.3°F 40.8°F 43.9°F
Jan 2 40.3°F 43.1°F 44.3°F
Jan 3 39.7°F 42.4°F 43.9°F
Jan 4 39.5°F 42.9°F 44.0°F
Jan 5 38.1°F 43.0°F 44.0°F
Jan 6 38.2°F 41.6°F 43.2°F
Jan 7 38.6°F 41.6°F 42.7°F
Jan 8 39.2°F 41.2°F 42.7°F
Jan 9 38.1°F 39.9°F 42.5°F
Jan 10 37.7°F 39.0°F 42.1°F
Jan 11 37.9°F 38.8°F 42.2°F
Jan 12 37.8°F 38.3°F 42.1°F
Jan 13 37.5°F 37.4°F 41.8°F
Jan 14 37.4°F 34.7°F 41.8°F
Jan 15 37.1°F 36.3°F 41.5°F
Jan 16 37.1°F 36.9°F 41.4°F
Dec 26 41.0°F 41.0°F 43.5°F
Dec 27 40.6°F 41.1°F 43.1°F
Dec 28 40.7°F 41.2°F 43.1°F
Dec 29 41.1°F 41.6°F 43.1°F
Dec 30 40.1°F 38.8°F 43.0°F
Dec 31 40.2°F 40.9°F 43.2°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 Atlantic City by month

In Atlantic City, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 69 swimming days.
The warmest water in Atlantic City was recorded on July 22, 2019, reaching a 81.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 27, 2025, dipping to 33.5°F. The average readings by season are 42.6°F in Winter, 50.0°F in Spring, 72.8°F in Summer, and 64.9°F in Autumn.