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 6.14°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.

43.1

°F

January 5, 00:57

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

42.9°F

Tomorrow:

43.2°F

Sunrise:

07:20

Sunset:

16:43

Day Length:

9 h. 23 min.

New York City in January

Minimum:

37.9°F

Average:

43.1°F

Maximum:

48.5°F

Sea water temperature in New York City today

As of now, in New York City, the water temperature is 43.1°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 about the same as 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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable 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 44.5°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 40.5°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

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 42.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 41.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 43.2°F.

Daily water temperature in New York City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	42.8°F	45.2°F	43.1°F
Jan 2	43.7°F	43.4°F	43.2°F
Jan 3	42.5°F	42.8°F	43.1°F
Jan 4	42.9°F	43.2°F	42.9°F
Jan 5	43.1°F	43.2°F	43.0°F
Jan 6	43.2°F	46.4°F	43.1°F
Jan 7	43.0°F	46.2°F	42.9°F
Jan 8	42.5°F	45.5°F	42.4°F
Jan 9	42.1°F	43.5°F	42.0°F
Jan 10	42.0°F	43.4°F	41.9°F
Jan 11	41.9°F	44.2°F	41.8°F
Jan 12	41.8°F	43.2°F	41.7°F
Dec 22	44.7°F	44.4°F	45.4°F
Dec 23	44.5°F	46.6°F	45.4°F
Dec 24	44.5°F	46.2°F	45.4°F
Dec 25	44.5°F	46.0°F	45.2°F
Dec 26	41.4°F	44.3°F	44.4°F
Dec 27	39.7°F	43.8°F	43.7°F
Dec 28	41.3°F	43.4°F	43.9°F
Dec 29	41.4°F	44.4°F	43.7°F
Dec 30	42.7°F	46.0°F	44.1°F
Dec 31	44.9°F	45.6°F	43.9°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 New York City by month

In New York City, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 60 swimming days.

The warmest water in New York City was recorded on July 21, 2020, reaching a 79.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 20, 2015, dipping to 35.0°F. The average readings by season are 42.4°F in Winter, 48.5°F in Spring, 71.8°F in Summer, and 63.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Jersey City	43.1°F	4mi
Manhattan	42.6°F	5mi
Brooklyn	43.1°F	5mi
Queens	43.2°F	9mi
Coney Island	43.9°F	9mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from New York City