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 1.2°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.

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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.

34.2

°F

February 8, 03:09

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

34.9°F

Tomorrow:

34.7°F

Sunrise:

06:59

Sunset:

17:22

Day Length:

10 h. 23 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 34.2°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 4.4°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 slightly 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 41.0°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 36.1°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 34.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 34.4°F, while the maximum might reach 35.0°F.

Daily water temperature in New York City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
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	39.1°F
Jan 29	34.9°F	38.2°F	39.2°F
Jan 30	34.5°F	38.7°F	39.3°F
Jan 31	34.1°F	37.5°F	38.9°F
Feb 1	34.5°F	37.6°F	38.7°F
Feb 2	32.3°F	39.1°F	38.7°F
Feb 3	34.1°F	38.4°F	38.8°F
Feb 4	34.5°F	38.3°F	38.9°F
Feb 5	33.9°F	38.1°F	38.6°F
Feb 6	33.9°F	38.2°F	38.7°F
Feb 7	34.9°F	38.2°F	38.3°F
Feb 8	34.2°F	38.4°F	38.6°F
Feb 9	34.7°F	36.6°F	39.1°F
Feb 10	34.4°F	36.8°F	38.9°F
Feb 11	34.9°F	37.9°F	39.3°F
Feb 12	35.0°F	39.5°F	39.5°F
Feb 13	35.0°F	39.1°F	39.4°F
Feb 14	34.9°F	39.7°F	39.3°F
Feb 15	34.6°F	36.4°F	39.1°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 2, 2026, dipping to 32.3°F. The average readings by season are 42.0°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	34.2°F	4mi
Manhattan	33.9°F	5mi
Brooklyn	34.0°F	5mi
Queens	34.6°F	9mi
Coney Island	34.1°F	9mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from New York City