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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.
Sea temperature in Brooklyn now

39.0

°F

January 23, 22:06

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

38.7°F

Tomorrow:

39.1°F

Sunrise:

07:13

Sunset:

17:03

Day Length:

9 h. 50 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 39.0°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 1.4°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

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 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 42.0°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 36.1°F on 2025.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 38.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 38.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 39.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Brooklyn

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

 last year 10 years average
Jan 9 38.7°F 41.4°F 42.3°F
Jan 10 38.3°F 39.1°F 42.0°F
Jan 11 38.6°F 39.3°F 42.0°F
Jan 12 38.9°F 39.8°F 41.9°F
Jan 13 39.4°F 38.4°F 41.9°F
Jan 14 38.7°F 38.9°F 41.9°F
Jan 15 39.0°F 39.0°F 41.6°F
Jan 16 40.4°F 38.6°F 41.6°F
Jan 17 40.0°F 38.8°F 41.4°F
Jan 18 39.5°F 38.2°F 41.1°F
Jan 19 39.5°F 38.2°F 41.1°F
Jan 20 40.2°F 37.8°F 40.6°F
Jan 21 39.7°F 38.2°F 40.7°F
Jan 22 38.7°F 38.2°F 40.4°F
Jan 23 39.0°F 36.1°F 40.3°F
Jan 24 39.1°F 38.0°F 40.5°F
Jan 25 38.9°F 37.5°F 40.2°F
Jan 26 38.4°F 36.9°F 39.7°F
Jan 27 38.2°F 37.3°F 39.5°F
Jan 28 38.2°F 38.1°F 39.6°F
Jan 29 38.2°F 38.6°F 39.6°F
Jan 30 38.2°F 38.2°F 39.6°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

January

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August

September

October

November

December

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 38.5°F 5mi
Coney Island 39.9°F 6mi
Queens 39.3°F 6mi
Jersey City 38.5°F 9mi
Manhattan 38.1°F 9mi
Staten Island 38.5°F 12mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Brooklyn