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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

53.8

°F

November 21, 04:42

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

53.9°F

Tomorrow:

53.3°F

Sunrise:

06:51

Sunset:

16:33

Day Length:

9 h. 42 min.

Manhattan in November

Minimum:

38.9°F

Average:

41.3°F

Maximum:

45.3°F

Sea water temperature in Manhattan today

As of now, in Manhattan, the water temperature is 53.8°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 0.5°F higher 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

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 55.4°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 50.3°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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 52.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 51.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 53.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Manhattan

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

 last year 10 years average
Nov 7 60.9°F 57.7°F 57.8°F
Nov 8 60.8°F 56.3°F 57.7°F
Nov 9 60.2°F 57.4°F 57.1°F
Nov 10 59.7°F 56.4°F 56.6°F
Nov 11 59.7°F 56.3°F 56.6°F
Nov 12 59.5°F 56.7°F 56.4°F
Nov 13 59.4°F 55.8°F 56.2°F
Nov 14 58.9°F 55.4°F 55.8°F
Nov 15 56.7°F 55.1°F 55.5°F
Nov 16 56.2°F 54.6°F 55.0°F
Nov 17 55.8°F 53.8°F 54.7°F
Nov 18 55.3°F 53.5°F 54.2°F
Nov 19 55.2°F 54.7°F 54.2°F
Nov 20 53.9°F 54.4°F 53.8°F
Nov 21 53.8°F 53.6°F 53.4°F
Nov 22 53.3°F 52.8°F 52.8°F
Nov 23 53.0°F 53.4°F 52.5°F
Nov 24 52.4°F 53.0°F 52.0°F
Nov 25 52.1°F 52.4°F 51.6°F
Nov 26 51.7°F 51.7°F 51.2°F
Nov 27 51.6°F 51.4°F 51.2°F
Nov 28 51.3°F 51.3°F 50.9°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

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In Manhattan, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 56.
The warmest water in Manhattan was recorded on August 15, 2016, reaching a 78.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 16, 2015, dipping to 34.2°F. The average readings by season are 41.9°F in Winter, 47.9°F in Spring, 71.3°F in Summer, and 63.6°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
New York City 53.6°F 5mi
The Bronx 54.3°F 7mi
Jersey City 53.6°F 7mi
Brooklyn 54.4°F 9mi
Queens 55.1°F 10mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Manhattan