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 12.66°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.

54.8

°F

November 21, 04:32

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

55.1°F

Tomorrow:

54.4°F

Sunrise:

06:50

Sunset:

16:34

Day Length:

9 h. 44 min.

Coney Island in November

Minimum:

39.4°F

Average:

42.7°F

Maximum:

45.8°F

Sea water temperature in Coney Island today

As of now, in Coney Island, the water temperature is 54.8°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. 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 56.6°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 50.5°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 53.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 52.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 54.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Coney Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 7	60.2°F	58.4°F	58.0°F
Nov 8	60.4°F	56.6°F	58.0°F
Nov 9	60.0°F	58.2°F	57.6°F
Nov 10	59.6°F	57.1°F	57.2°F
Nov 11	59.4°F	57.3°F	57.0°F
Nov 12	59.1°F	56.9°F	56.7°F
Nov 13	59.3°F	56.3°F	56.9°F
Nov 14	58.7°F	55.7°F	56.3°F
Nov 15	57.2°F	55.6°F	56.0°F
Nov 16	56.4°F	55.1°F	55.5°F
Nov 17	56.3°F	54.8°F	55.3°F
Nov 18	55.8°F	54.9°F	54.8°F
Nov 19	56.0°F	55.5°F	54.8°F
Nov 20	55.1°F	55.4°F	54.4°F
Nov 21	54.8°F	54.8°F	53.9°F
Nov 22	54.4°F	54.2°F	53.5°F
Nov 23	54.0°F	54.3°F	53.1°F
Nov 24	53.7°F	53.1°F	52.8°F
Nov 25	53.3°F	52.9°F	52.5°F
Nov 26	53.0°F	52.3°F	52.1°F
Nov 27	53.0°F	52.1°F	52.1°F
Nov 28	52.9°F	51.6°F	52.0°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 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	54.4°F	6mi
Staten Island	53.4°F	8mi
New York City	53.6°F	9mi
Queens	55.1°F	11mi
Jersey City	53.6°F	11mi
Charleston	52.7°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Coney Island