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 3.54°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.

38.4

°F

March 20, 04:31

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

38.3°F

Tomorrow:

37.9°F

Sunrise:

07:00

Sunset:

19:08

Day Length:

12 h. 8 min.

Jersey City in March

Minimum:

39.9°F

Average:

42.9°F

Maximum:

46.1°F

Sea water temperature in Jersey City today

As of now, in Jersey City, the water temperature is 38.4°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 3.9°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 46.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 39.4°F on 2017.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 38.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 37.9°F, while the maximum might reach 39.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Jersey City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 6	35.8°F	38.1°F	39.7°F
Mar 7	34.4°F	39.5°F	39.7°F
Mar 8	36.9°F	40.3°F	40.1°F
Mar 9	36.1°F	40.4°F	40.4°F
Mar 10	38.6°F	40.0°F	41.0°F
Mar 11	38.8°F	39.8°F	41.1°F
Mar 12	39.2°F	41.4°F	41.2°F
Mar 13	39.5°F	42.2°F	41.3°F
Mar 14	38.0°F	40.3°F	41.1°F
Mar 15	39.7°F	40.3°F	41.1°F
Mar 16	39.1°F	40.7°F	40.7°F
Mar 17	38.7°F	41.8°F	41.7°F
Mar 18	39.3°F	40.7°F	41.6°F
Mar 19	38.3°F	43.0°F	41.8°F
Mar 20	38.4°F	42.8°F	42.3°F
Mar 21	37.9°F	42.7°F	41.8°F
Mar 22	38.6°F	43.8°F	42.5°F
Mar 23	38.7°F	43.3°F	42.7°F
Mar 24	38.7°F	42.3°F	42.7°F
Mar 25	38.8°F	41.7°F	42.7°F
Mar 26	39.1°F	44.9°F	43.0°F
Mar 27	39.5°F	43.4°F	43.5°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 57 swimming days.

The warmest water in Jersey City was recorded on July 31, 2025, reaching a 79.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 2, 2026, dipping to 32.3°F. The average readings by season are 41.9°F in Winter, 48.6°F in Spring, 72.0°F in Summer, and 63.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
New York City	38.4°F	4mi
Manhattan	37.5°F	7mi
Brooklyn	37.6°F	9mi
Coney Island	38.4°F	11mi
Staten Island	38.9°F	12mi
Queens	36.9°F	13mi
The Bronx	35.5°F	14mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Jersey City