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 1.47°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.

34.6

°F

February 12, 03:05

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

34.5°F

Tomorrow:

34.6°F

Sunrise:

06:55

Sunset:

17:27

Day Length:

10 h. 32 min.

Jersey City in February

Minimum:

39.5°F

Average:

43.0°F

Maximum:

46.9°F

Sea water temperature in Jersey City today

As of now, in Jersey City, the water temperature is 34.6°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 4.8°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

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 41.7°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 37.0°F on 2021.

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 34.4°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 29	34.9°F	38.2°F	39.2°F
Jan 30	34.5°F	38.7°F	39.3°F
Jan 31	34.1°F	37.5°F	38.9°F
Feb 1	34.5°F	37.6°F	38.7°F
Feb 2	32.3°F	39.1°F	38.7°F
Feb 3	34.1°F	38.4°F	38.8°F
Feb 4	34.5°F	38.3°F	38.9°F
Feb 5	33.9°F	38.1°F	38.6°F
Feb 6	33.9°F	38.2°F	38.7°F
Feb 7	34.9°F	38.2°F	38.3°F
Feb 8	34.2°F	38.4°F	38.2°F
Feb 9	34.5°F	36.6°F	38.7°F
Feb 10	34.3°F	36.8°F	38.5°F
Feb 11	34.5°F	37.9°F	38.8°F
Feb 12	34.6°F	39.5°F	39.5°F
Feb 13	34.6°F	39.1°F	39.4°F
Feb 14	34.5°F	39.7°F	39.3°F
Feb 15	34.3°F	36.4°F	39.1°F
Feb 16	34.4°F	36.8°F	39.2°F
Feb 17	34.5°F	37.8°F	39.3°F
Feb 18	34.1°F	37.1°F	39.0°F
Feb 19	34.3°F	36.6°F	39.1°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 42.0°F in Winter, 48.7°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	34.6°F	4mi
Manhattan	34.2°F	7mi
Brooklyn	34.3°F	9mi
Coney Island	34.5°F	11mi
Staten Island	33.7°F	12mi
Queens	34.8°F	13mi
The Bronx	33.2°F	14mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Jersey City