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 11.38°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.

52.5

°F

November 15, 23:13

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

52.5°F

Tomorrow:

52.2°F

Sunrise:

06:43

Sunset:

16:38

Day Length:

9 h. 55 min.

New York City in November

Minimum:

39.2°F

Average:

41.6°F

Maximum:

45.1°F

Sea water temperature in New York City today

As of now, in New York City, the water temperature is 52.5°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 3.0°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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.9°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 53.1°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 51.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 50.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 52.2°F.

Daily water temperature in New York City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 1	58.0°F	59.8°F	59.2°F
Nov 2	57.7°F	62.1°F	59.4°F
Nov 3	56.3°F	60.9°F	58.7°F
Nov 4	57.1°F	59.9°F	58.4°F
Nov 5	57.1°F	59.0°F	58.0°F
Nov 6	56.6°F	60.4°F	58.2°F
Nov 7	56.7°F	60.9°F	57.8°F
Nov 8	55.7°F	60.8°F	57.6°F
Nov 9	57.1°F	60.4°F	57.2°F
Nov 10	55.0°F	59.8°F	56.6°F
Nov 11	54.9°F	59.8°F	56.6°F
Nov 12	54.9°F	59.7°F	56.4°F
Nov 13	54.6°F	59.4°F	56.2°F
Nov 14	52.5°F	58.8°F	55.5°F
Nov 15	52.5°F	56.6°F	55.5°F
Nov 16	52.2°F	56.3°F	55.2°F
Nov 17	51.9°F	55.7°F	54.9°F
Nov 18	51.2°F	55.2°F	54.3°F
Nov 19	51.4°F	55.3°F	54.4°F
Nov 20	50.9°F	53.6°F	53.9°F
Nov 21	50.6°F	53.6°F	53.7°F
Nov 22	50.2°F	53.3°F	53.2°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 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 23, 2025, dipping to 34.0°F. The average readings by season are 42.3°F in Winter, 48.5°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	52.5°F	4mi
Manhattan	52.5°F	5mi
Brooklyn	52.8°F	5mi
Queens	53.2°F	9mi
Coney Island	53.0°F	9mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from New York City