What is the current water temperature in Brooklyn?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Brooklyn?

As of now, in Brooklyn, the water temperature is 16.8°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Brooklyn

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Brooklyn. 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.

62.2

°F

October 21, 13:23

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.4°F

Tomorrow:

62.0°F

Sunrise:

07:13

Sunset:

18:07

Day Length:

10 h. 54 min.

Brooklyn in October

Minimum:

38.3°F

Average:

42.0°F

Maximum:

44.2°F

Sea water temperature in Brooklyn today

As of now, in Brooklyn, the water temperature is 62.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 0.2°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 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 65.4°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 60.7°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 61.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 60.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 62.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Brooklyn

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 7	65.4°F	69.5°F	66.8°F
Oct 8	64.7°F	69.5°F	67.1°F
Oct 9	64.1°F	68.9°F	66.6°F
Oct 10	64.2°F	68.8°F	66.3°F
Oct 11	64.0°F	67.5°F	65.9°F
Oct 12	63.8°F	66.9°F	65.3°F
Oct 13	64.2°F	66.3°F	65.1°F
Oct 14	64.8°F	65.8°F	64.8°F
Oct 15	64.9°F	65.4°F	64.8°F
Oct 16	64.9°F	65.6°F	64.5°F
Oct 17	64.8°F	64.4°F	64.2°F
Oct 18	62.9°F	63.4°F	63.6°F
Oct 19	62.1°F	62.6°F	63.1°F
Oct 20	62.4°F	62.4°F	62.7°F
Oct 21	62.2°F	62.7°F	62.4°F
Oct 22	62.0°F	62.2°F	62.2°F
Oct 23	61.7°F	62.7°F	61.9°F
Oct 24	61.4°F	61.4°F	61.6°F
Oct 25	61.1°F	61.2°F	61.3°F
Oct 26	61.0°F	60.8°F	61.2°F
Oct 27	60.9°F	60.7°F	61.1°F
Oct 28	60.5°F	60.0°F	60.7°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 Brooklyn by month

In Brooklyn, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 51 swimming days.

The warmest water in Brooklyn was recorded on August 16, 2016, reaching a 78.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 19, 2026, dipping to 33.1°F. The average readings by season are 42.2°F in Winter, 48.2°F in Spring, 71.3°F in Summer, and 63.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
New York City	62.2°F	5mi
Coney Island	62.2°F	6mi
Queens	62.3°F	6mi
Jersey City	62.2°F	9mi
Manhattan	62.2°F	9mi
Staten Island	61.9°F	12mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Brooklyn