What is the current water temperature in Manhattan?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Manhattan?

As of now, in Manhattan, the water temperature is 3.85°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 Manhattan

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Manhattan. 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.

38.9

°F

March 8, 01:17

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

38.9°F

Tomorrow:

39.4°F

Sunrise:

06:19

Sunset:

17:55

Day Length:

11 h. 36 min.

Manhattan in March

Minimum:

41.4°F

Average:

42.8°F

Maximum:

46.3°F

Sea water temperature in Manhattan today

As of now, in Manhattan, the water temperature is 38.9°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 0.6°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 42.8°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 35.3°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 39.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 39.4°F, while the maximum might reach 40.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Manhattan

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 22	34.8°F	38.1°F	38.1°F
Feb 23	34.1°F	37.7°F	38.0°F
Feb 24	35.2°F	37.7°F	38.0°F
Feb 25	36.0°F	38.9°F	38.6°F
Feb 26	37.4°F	37.9°F	38.6°F
Feb 27	37.9°F	38.6°F	38.5°F
Feb 28	37.3°F	39.8°F	38.8°F
Mar 1	38.7°F	40.5°F	39.0°F
Mar 2	38.7°F	39.6°F	38.9°F
Mar 3	39.5°F	40.9°F	39.4°F
Mar 4	39.3°F	41.7°F	39.5°F
Mar 5	39.3°F	43.7°F	39.5°F
Mar 6	37.9°F	43.6°F	39.4°F
Mar 7	38.9°F	43.4°F	39.5°F
Mar 8	38.9°F	42.3°F	39.5°F
Mar 9	39.4°F	42.3°F	39.9°F
Mar 10	39.8°F	42.1°F	40.4°F
Mar 11	39.9°F	44.2°F	40.5°F
Mar 12	40.0°F	42.7°F	40.6°F
Mar 13	39.9°F	43.8°F	40.5°F
Mar 14	40.0°F	43.2°F	40.6°F
Mar 15	39.9°F	32.0°F	40.5°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 Manhattan by month

In Manhattan, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 55 swimming days.

The warmest water in Manhattan was recorded on August 15, 2016, reaching a 78.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 23, 2025, dipping to 34.1°F. The average readings by season are 41.9°F in Winter, 48.1°F in Spring, 71.4°F in Summer, and 63.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
New York City	39.7°F	5mi
The Bronx	37.2°F	7mi
Jersey City	39.7°F	7mi
Brooklyn	39.4°F	9mi
Queens	38.8°F	10mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Manhattan