What is the current water temperature in Jersey City?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Jersey City?

As of now, in Jersey City, the water temperature is 2.76°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 Jersey City

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Jersey City. 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.

37.0

°F

January 21, 19:36

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

36.6°F

Tomorrow:

36.9°F

Sunrise:

07:15

Sunset:

17:00

Day Length:

9 h. 45 min.

Jersey City in January

Minimum:

37.9°F

Average:

43.1°F

Maximum:

48.5°F

Sea water temperature in Jersey City today

As of now, in Jersey City, the water temperature is 37.0°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 3.6°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 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 42.5°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 38.7°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 36.6°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Jersey City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 7	42.3°F	46.2°F	42.9°F
Jan 8	42.1°F	45.5°F	42.4°F
Jan 9	41.7°F	43.5°F	42.0°F
Jan 10	40.2°F	43.4°F	41.8°F
Jan 11	39.2°F	44.2°F	41.6°F
Jan 12	39.5°F	43.2°F	41.5°F
Jan 13	36.8°F	42.1°F	41.3°F
Jan 14	38.0°F	42.9°F	41.5°F
Jan 15	37.6°F	42.2°F	41.3°F
Jan 16	37.2°F	42.4°F	41.1°F
Jan 17	37.5°F	41.8°F	41.0°F
Jan 18	37.4°F	41.0°F	40.8°F
Jan 19	37.3°F	44.2°F	40.9°F
Jan 20	36.6°F	40.0°F	40.2°F
Jan 21	37.0°F	39.8°F	40.5°F
Jan 22	36.9°F	39.5°F	40.4°F
Jan 23	36.9°F	40.0°F	40.5°F
Jan 24	36.9°F	40.0°F	40.5°F
Jan 25	36.8°F	39.8°F	40.4°F
Jan 26	36.5°F	39.7°F	40.1°F
Jan 27	36.3°F	39.5°F	39.9°F
Jan 28	36.1°F	39.9°F	39.7°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 Jersey City by month

In Jersey City, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 60 swimming days.

The warmest water in Jersey City was recorded on July 21, 2020, reaching a 79.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 20, 2015, dipping to 35.0°F. The average readings by season are 42.4°F in Winter, 48.5°F in Spring, 71.8°F in Summer, and 63.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
New York City	37.0°F	4mi
Manhattan	37.0°F	7mi
Brooklyn	38.2°F	9mi
Coney Island	39.0°F	11mi
Staten Island	36.2°F	12mi
Queens	39.8°F	13mi
The Bronx	36.8°F	14mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Jersey City