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 7.26°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.

45.1

°F

December 21, 07:24

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

45.2°F

Tomorrow:

45.0°F

Sunrise:

07:17

Sunset:

16:32

Day Length:

9 h. 15 min.

Brooklyn in December

Minimum:

39.5°F

Average:

42.0°F

Maximum:

45.0°F

Sea water temperature in Brooklyn today

As of now, in Brooklyn, the water temperature is 45.1°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 0.8°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 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 49.8°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 42.8°F on 2018.

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 44.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 43.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 45.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Brooklyn

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	48.5°F	48.7°F	49.2°F
Dec 8	47.9°F	48.9°F	49.1°F
Dec 9	47.0°F	48.2°F	48.7°F
Dec 10	45.6°F	47.6°F	48.3°F
Dec 11	45.9°F	47.7°F	48.0°F
Dec 12	46.0°F	48.5°F	47.9°F
Dec 13	46.4°F	47.8°F	47.7°F
Dec 14	46.0°F	47.9°F	47.5°F
Dec 15	45.9°F	47.2°F	47.3°F
Dec 16	45.1°F	47.4°F	47.2°F
Dec 17	45.0°F	46.7°F	47.0°F
Dec 18	46.3°F	46.6°F	46.8°F
Dec 19	44.6°F	46.3°F	46.3°F
Dec 20	45.2°F	46.1°F	46.0°F
Dec 21	45.1°F	47.2°F	45.8°F
Dec 22	45.0°F	45.9°F	45.8°F
Dec 23	44.9°F	46.5°F	45.7°F
Dec 24	44.9°F	46.1°F	45.7°F
Dec 25	44.7°F	46.2°F	45.5°F
Dec 26	44.2°F	44.5°F	45.0°F
Dec 27	43.9°F	44.0°F	44.7°F
Dec 28	43.8°F	43.9°F	44.6°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, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 56.

The warmest water in Brooklyn was recorded on August 16, 2016, reaching a 78.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 16, 2015, dipping to 34.3°F. The average readings by season are 42.5°F in Winter, 47.8°F in Spring, 71.1°F in Summer, and 63.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
New York City	44.4°F	5mi
Coney Island	46.0°F	6mi
Queens	45.4°F	6mi
Jersey City	44.4°F	9mi
Manhattan	44.2°F	9mi
Staten Island	44.8°F	12mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Brooklyn