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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.
Sea temperature in Manhattan now

75.7

°F

July 26, 15:20

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

73.5°F

Tomorrow:

75.5°F

Sunrise:

05:46

Sunset:

20:18

Day Length:

14 h. 32 min.

Manhattan in August

Minimum:

40.0°F

Average:

42.0°F

Maximum:

44.5°F

Sea water temperature in Manhattan today

As of now, in Manhattan, the water temperature is 75.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.5°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 78.0°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 73.6°F on 2018.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 75.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Manhattan

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jul 12 72.3°F 74.6°F 73.2°F
Jul 13 73.4°F 74.1°F 73.4°F
Jul 14 73.7°F 74.9°F 73.9°F
Jul 15 74.3°F 76.3°F 74.1°F
Jul 16 74.8°F 75.9°F 74.2°F
Jul 17 76.2°F 78.2°F 74.5°F
Jul 18 76.8°F 77.3°F 74.5°F
Jul 19 77.3°F 76.9°F 74.7°F
Jul 20 76.0°F 73.9°F 74.7°F
Jul 21 75.9°F 73.7°F 75.2°F
Jul 22 75.7°F 76.1°F 75.7°F
Jul 23 74.5°F 74.4°F 75.5°F
Jul 24 74.2°F 73.7°F 75.2°F
Jul 25 73.5°F 73.5°F 75.0°F
Jul 26 75.7°F 74.2°F 75.1°F
Jul 27 75.5°F 72.7°F 75.0°F
Jul 28 75.5°F 73.8°F 74.9°F
Jul 29 75.8°F 73.9°F 75.3°F
Jul 30 75.7°F 75.9°F 75.2°F
Jul 31 75.3°F 74.9°F 74.8°F
Aug 1 75.2°F 75.8°F 74.7°F
Aug 2 74.9°F 75.4°F 74.3°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, 71.5°F in Summer, and 63.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
New York City 76.1°F 5mi
The Bronx 74.8°F 7mi
Jersey City 76.1°F 7mi
Brooklyn 75.3°F 9mi
Queens 75.1°F 10mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Manhattan