What is the current water temperature in Coney Island?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Coney Island?

As of now, in Coney Island, the water temperature is 14.28°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 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.

57.7

°F

May 20, 00:50

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

57.3°F

Tomorrow:

57.7°F

Sunrise:

05:34

Sunset:

20:11

Day Length:

14 h. 37 min.

Coney Island in May

Minimum:

40.9°F

Average:

44.0°F

Maximum:

46.1°F

Sea water temperature in Coney Island today

As of now, in Coney Island, the water temperature is 57.7°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 0.9°F higher 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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 58.9°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 54.1°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 59.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 57.7°F, while the maximum might reach 60.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Coney Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 6	54.0°F	53.1°F	52.5°F
May 7	56.5°F	52.9°F	53.0°F
May 8	56.7°F	54.1°F	53.5°F
May 9	57.6°F	54.8°F	54.1°F
May 10	56.0°F	55.0°F	54.0°F
May 11	56.1°F	56.5°F	54.1°F
May 12	56.7°F	56.1°F	54.7°F
May 13	56.8°F	57.0°F	54.8°F
May 14	56.6°F	56.4°F	54.5°F
May 15	56.8°F	57.1°F	54.9°F
May 16	57.0°F	57.7°F	55.3°F
May 17	57.2°F	57.5°F	55.8°F
May 18	57.2°F	57.4°F	56.1°F
May 19	57.3°F	56.3°F	56.3°F
May 20	57.7°F	56.7°F	56.8°F
May 21	57.7°F	55.3°F	56.8°F
May 22	58.5°F	57.4°F	57.5°F
May 23	58.7°F	57.5°F	57.8°F
May 24	59.0°F	57.5°F	58.1°F
May 25	59.2°F	58.0°F	58.3°F
May 26	59.6°F	59.0°F	58.6°F
May 27	60.6°F	60.0°F	59.7°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 Coney Island by month

In Coney Island, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 59 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	57.3°F	6mi
Staten Island	58.3°F	8mi
New York City	58.1°F	9mi
Queens	56.3°F	11mi
Jersey City	58.1°F	11mi
Charleston	59.3°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Coney Island