What is the current water temperature in New York City?

Q: What is the current water temperature in New York City?

As of now, in New York City, the water temperature is 1.02°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 New York City

Detailed information about the current water temperature in New York 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.

33.8

°F

January 28, 16:07

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

37.1°F

Tomorrow:

33.9°F

Sunrise:

07:10

Sunset:

17:09

Day Length:

9 h. 59 min.

New York City in February

Minimum:

39.5°F

Average:

43.0°F

Maximum:

46.9°F

Sea water temperature in New York City today

As of now, in New York City, the water temperature is 33.8°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 5.8°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 stay about the same.

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 41.2°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 37.8°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 33.6°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in New York City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 14	37.0°F	38.0°F	41.3°F
Jan 15	37.6°F	37.6°F	41.1°F
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	39.6°F
Jan 29	33.9°F	38.2°F	39.7°F
Jan 30	34.0°F	38.7°F	39.8°F
Jan 31	33.6°F	37.5°F	39.4°F
Feb 1	33.4°F	37.6°F	39.1°F
Feb 2	33.5°F	39.1°F	39.3°F
Feb 3	33.5°F	38.4°F	39.3°F
Feb 4	33.5°F	38.3°F	39.3°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 New York City by month

In New York City, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 57 swimming days.

The warmest water in New York City was recorded on July 31, 2025, reaching a 79.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 23, 2025, dipping to 34.0°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**
Jersey City	33.8°F	4mi
Manhattan	34.2°F	5mi
Brooklyn	35.1°F	5mi
Queens	36.7°F	9mi
Coney Island	35.5°F	9mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from New York City