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 9.61°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.

49.3

°F

December 3, 11:37

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

49.6°F

Tomorrow:

48.9°F

Sunrise:

07:03

Sunset:

16:29

Day Length:

9 h. 26 min.

New York City in December

Minimum:

39.5°F

Average:

41.5°F

Maximum:

44.3°F

Sea water temperature in New York City today

As of now, in New York City, the water temperature is 49.3°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 0.7°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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 52.8°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 47.9°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 48.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 47.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 48.9°F.

Daily water temperature in New York City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 19	55.3°F	55.0°F	54.2°F
Nov 20	53.6°F	54.6°F	53.7°F
Nov 21	53.6°F	53.3°F	53.5°F
Nov 22	53.3°F	52.4°F	52.9°F
Nov 23	53.1°F	53.4°F	52.7°F
Nov 24	53.8°F	52.9°F	52.2°F
Nov 25	52.6°F	52.2°F	51.8°F
Nov 26	51.0°F	51.6°F	51.3°F
Nov 27	52.9°F	51.4°F	51.5°F
Nov 28	50.9°F	51.3°F	51.2°F
Nov 29	50.6°F	51.3°F	50.8°F
Nov 30	49.7°F	50.3°F	50.3°F
Dec 1	50.6°F	49.2°F	50.5°F
Dec 2	49.6°F	47.9°F	50.2°F
Dec 3	49.3°F	47.9°F	50.0°F
Dec 4	48.9°F	48.0°F	49.6°F
Dec 5	48.5°F	47.8°F	49.2°F
Dec 6	47.8°F	46.1°F	48.5°F
Dec 7	48.0°F	46.7°F	48.7°F
Dec 8	48.1°F	46.8°F	48.8°F
Dec 9	48.0°F	46.7°F	48.7°F
Dec 10	47.7°F	46.5°F	48.4°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 42.3°F in Winter, 48.3°F in Spring, 71.7°F in Summer, and 63.6°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Jersey City	49.3°F	4mi
Manhattan	49.6°F	5mi
Brooklyn	49.9°F	5mi
Queens	51.3°F	9mi
Coney Island	49.6°F	9mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from New York City