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 1.68°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.

35.0

°F

January 30, 01:45

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

34.9°F

Tomorrow:

34.6°F

Sunrise:

07:09

Sunset:

17:11

Day Length:

10 h. 2 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 35.0°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 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 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 42.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 38.1°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 34.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 34.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 34.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Jersey City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 16	39.8°F	37.2°F	41.2°F
Jan 17	38.9°F	37.5°F	41.0°F
Jan 18	38.8°F	37.4°F	40.8°F
Jan 19	39.0°F	37.3°F	40.9°F
Jan 20	39.8°F	36.6°F	40.2°F
Jan 21	39.6°F	37.0°F	40.3°F
Jan 22	37.8°F	37.3°F	40.0°F
Jan 23	38.5°F	35.0°F	39.9°F
Jan 24	37.9°F	37.0°F	40.1°F
Jan 25	37.3°F	36.1°F	39.8°F
Jan 26	37.6°F	35.9°F	39.6°F
Jan 27	37.1°F	36.1°F	39.3°F
Jan 28	33.8°F	37.8°F	39.1°F
Jan 29	34.9°F	38.2°F	39.7°F
Jan 30	35.0°F	38.7°F	39.8°F
Jan 31	34.6°F	37.5°F	39.4°F
Feb 1	34.3°F	37.6°F	39.1°F
Feb 2	34.5°F	39.1°F	39.3°F
Feb 3	34.5°F	38.4°F	39.3°F
Feb 4	34.5°F	38.3°F	39.3°F
Feb 5	34.3°F	38.1°F	39.1°F
Feb 6	34.4°F	38.2°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 January 28, 2026, dipping to 33.8°F. The average readings by season are 42.1°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	35.0°F	4mi
Manhattan	34.9°F	7mi
Brooklyn	36.1°F	9mi
Coney Island	37.2°F	11mi
Staten Island	35.3°F	12mi
Queens	36.8°F	13mi
The Bronx	34.4°F	14mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Jersey City