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 3.73°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.

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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.

38.7

°F

January 9, 21:15

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

39.3°F

Tomorrow:

38.4°F

Sunrise:

07:20

Sunset:

16:47

Day Length:

9 h. 27 min.

Brooklyn in January

Minimum:

39.7°F

Average:

43.4°F

Maximum:

48.8°F

Sea water temperature in Brooklyn today

As of now, in Brooklyn, the water temperature is 38.7°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 4.0°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 43.9°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 40.6°F on 2018.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 38.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 37.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 38.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Brooklyn

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	39.7°F	42.7°F	43.4°F
Jan 2	40.4°F	43.7°F	43.7°F
Jan 3	40.4°F	42.7°F	43.4°F
Jan 4	41.3°F	43.1°F	43.3°F
Jan 5	39.9°F	43.2°F	43.2°F
Jan 6	39.1°F	42.6°F	43.0°F
Jan 7	39.2°F	42.7°F	42.9°F
Jan 8	39.3°F	42.1°F	42.6°F
Jan 9	38.7°F	41.4°F	42.7°F
Jan 10	38.4°F	39.1°F	42.4°F
Jan 11	38.3°F	39.3°F	42.3°F
Jan 12	38.3°F	39.8°F	42.2°F
Jan 13	38.2°F	38.4°F	42.2°F
Jan 14	38.2°F	38.9°F	42.2°F
Jan 15	37.9°F	39.0°F	41.9°F
Jan 16	37.7°F	38.6°F	41.7°F
Dec 26	41.9°F	42.6°F	44.0°F
Dec 27	40.8°F	41.7°F	43.5°F
Dec 28	40.7°F	41.8°F	43.5°F
Dec 29	40.3°F	41.9°F	43.3°F
Dec 30	40.3°F	42.7°F	43.6°F
Dec 31	40.3°F	43.9°F	43.4°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 23, 2025, dipping to 35.2°F. The average readings by season are 42.4°F in Winter, 48.3°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	36.7°F	5mi
Coney Island	40.0°F	6mi
Queens	39.7°F	6mi
Jersey City	36.7°F	9mi
Manhattan	37.1°F	9mi
Staten Island	37.7°F	12mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Brooklyn