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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.
Sea temperature in New York City now

59.5

°F

November 6, 22:26

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.4°F

Tomorrow:

59.1°F

Sunrise:

06:32

Sunset:

16:47

Day Length:

10 h. 15 min.

New York City in November

Minimum:

37.1°F

Average:

41.3°F

Maximum:

45.1°F

Sea water temperature in New York City today

As of now, in New York City, the water temperature is 59.5°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 1.4°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 56.4°F on 2016.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. 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 59.1°F.

Daily water temperature in New York City

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

 last year 10 years average
Oct 23 61.6°F 62.7°F 61.7°F
Oct 24 60.7°F 60.4°F 61.3°F
Oct 25 60.4°F 60.3°F 61.0°F
Oct 26 60.1°F 60.0°F 60.8°F
Oct 27 59.5°F 60.3°F 60.7°F
Oct 28 59.0°F 59.0°F 60.2°F
Oct 29 59.0°F 58.6°F 60.1°F
Oct 30 58.4°F 58.4°F 59.8°F
Oct 31 59.6°F 58.1°F 59.4°F
Nov 1 58.6°F 58.0°F 59.3°F
Nov 2 58.5°F 57.7°F 59.5°F
Nov 3 58.7°F 56.3°F 58.8°F
Nov 4 58.4°F 57.1°F 58.4°F
Nov 5 59.4°F 57.1°F 58.0°F
Nov 6 59.5°F 56.6°F 58.2°F
Nov 7 59.1°F 56.7°F 57.7°F
Nov 8 58.9°F 55.7°F 57.5°F
Nov 9 58.4°F 57.1°F 57.1°F
Nov 10 57.9°F 55.0°F 56.5°F
Nov 11 57.9°F 54.9°F 56.6°F
Nov 12 57.8°F 54.9°F 56.5°F
Nov 13 57.4°F 54.6°F 56.1°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

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In New York City, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 58 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 41.9°F in Winter, 48.6°F in Spring, 71.9°F in Summer, and 63.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Jersey City 59.5°F 4mi
Manhattan 59.6°F 5mi
Brooklyn 59.9°F 5mi
Queens 60.1°F 9mi
Coney Island 60.2°F 9mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from New York City