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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

59.2

°F

October 28, 22:58

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

60.3°F

Tomorrow:

59.0°F

Sunrise:

07:21

Sunset:

17:57

Day Length:

10 h. 36 min.

Manhattan in November

Minimum:

38.7°F

Average:

41.3°F

Maximum:

45.3°F

Sea water temperature in Manhattan today

As of now, in Manhattan, the water temperature is 59.2°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 1.2°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 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 63.6°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 58.5°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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 58.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 57.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Manhattan

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 14 65.9°F 64.1°F 64.7°F
Oct 15 65.5°F 65.0°F 64.8°F
Oct 16 65.8°F 64.3°F 64.5°F
Oct 17 64.6°F 63.6°F 64.0°F
Oct 18 63.5°F 62.6°F 63.6°F
Oct 19 62.8°F 62.1°F 63.2°F
Oct 20 61.9°F 61.4°F 62.5°F
Oct 21 62.1°F 61.0°F 62.2°F
Oct 22 62.0°F 60.9°F 61.9°F
Oct 23 62.8°F 61.7°F 61.7°F
Oct 24 60.7°F 62.6°F 61.4°F
Oct 25 60.6°F 62.3°F 61.1°F
Oct 26 60.2°F 61.7°F 60.9°F
Oct 27 60.3°F 60.6°F 60.7°F
Oct 28 59.2°F 59.9°F 60.4°F
Oct 29 59.0°F 59.1°F 60.3°F
Oct 30 58.7°F 59.9°F 59.9°F
Oct 31 58.4°F 59.2°F 59.6°F
Nov 1 58.2°F 59.8°F 59.4°F
Nov 2 58.3°F 61.7°F 59.5°F
Nov 3 57.7°F 60.7°F 59.0°F
Nov 4 57.4°F 60.0°F 58.6°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 52 swimming days.
The warmest water in Manhattan was recorded on July 31, 2025, reaching a 78.9°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 59.0°F 5mi
The Bronx 59.7°F 7mi
Jersey City 59.0°F 7mi
Brooklyn 60.0°F 9mi
Queens 60.7°F 10mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Manhattan