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Water temperature in Coney Island

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Coney Island. 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 Coney Island now

46.0

°F

December 21, 11:52

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

46.3°F

Tomorrow:

46.0°F

Sunrise:

07:17

Sunset:

16:33

Day Length:

9 h. 16 min.

Coney Island in December

Minimum:

39.8°F

Average:

42.6°F

Maximum:

45.1°F

Sea water temperature in Coney Island today

As of now, in Coney Island, the water temperature is 46.0°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 0.4°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 stay about the same.

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 aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 50.1°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 43.8°F on 2018.

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 45.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 44.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 46.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Coney Island

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

 last year 10 years average
Dec 7 48.7°F 49.8°F 49.8°F
Dec 8 47.9°F 49.4°F 49.7°F
Dec 9 46.5°F 48.7°F 49.1°F
Dec 10 45.3°F 47.9°F 48.8°F
Dec 11 45.7°F 48.2°F 48.5°F
Dec 12 46.0°F 49.6°F 48.4°F
Dec 13 46.8°F 48.7°F 48.2°F
Dec 14 46.6°F 49.1°F 48.1°F
Dec 15 46.5°F 48.3°F 47.9°F
Dec 16 45.2°F 48.2°F 47.8°F
Dec 17 45.2°F 47.6°F 47.6°F
Dec 18 46.5°F 47.4°F 47.4°F
Dec 19 45.3°F 46.9°F 46.8°F
Dec 20 46.3°F 46.8°F 46.7°F
Dec 21 46.0°F 48.0°F 46.4°F
Dec 22 46.0°F 46.5°F 46.4°F
Dec 23 45.9°F 47.1°F 46.3°F
Dec 24 46.0°F 46.6°F 46.4°F
Dec 25 45.7°F 46.4°F 46.0°F
Dec 26 45.1°F 43.6°F 45.5°F
Dec 27 44.9°F 43.3°F 45.3°F
Dec 28 44.9°F 43.3°F 45.3°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 Coney Island by month

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In Coney Island, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 56 swimming days.
The warmest water in Coney Island was recorded on August 16, 2016, reaching a 79.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 16, 2015, dipping to 35.1°F. The average readings by season are 43.1°F in Winter, 48.1°F in Spring, 71.2°F in Summer, and 63.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Brooklyn 45.1°F 6mi
Staten Island 44.8°F 8mi
New York City 44.4°F 9mi
Queens 45.4°F 11mi
Jersey City 44.4°F 11mi
Charleston 43.5°F 13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Coney Island