Water temperature in New York City
41.0
°F
March 22, 16:19
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
38.6°FTomorrow:
41.2°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 13 min.New York City in March
Minimum:
39.9°FAverage:
42.9°FMaximum:
46.1°FSea water temperature in New York City today
As of now, in New York City, the water temperature is 41.0°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 1.5°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 45.1°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 39.4°F on 2021.
Daily water temperature in New York City
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8 | 36.9°F | 40.3°F | 40.1°F |
| Mar 9 | 36.1°F | 40.4°F | 40.4°F |
| Mar 10 | 38.6°F | 40.0°F | 41.0°F |
| Mar 11 | 38.8°F | 39.8°F | 41.1°F |
| Mar 12 | 39.2°F | 41.4°F | 41.2°F |
| Mar 13 | 39.5°F | 42.2°F | 41.3°F |
| Mar 14 | 38.0°F | 40.3°F | 41.1°F |
| Mar 15 | 39.7°F | 40.3°F | 41.1°F |
| Mar 16 | 39.1°F | 40.7°F | 40.7°F |
| Mar 17 | 38.7°F | 41.8°F | 41.7°F |
| Mar 18 | 39.3°F | 40.7°F | 41.6°F |
| Mar 19 | 38.3°F | 43.0°F | 41.8°F |
| Mar 20 | 38.4°F | 42.8°F | 42.0°F |
| Mar 21 | 38.6°F | 42.7°F | 41.5°F |
| Mar 22 | 41.0°F | 43.8°F | 42.5°F |
| Mar 23 | 41.2°F | 43.3°F | 42.7°F |
| Mar 24 | 41.1°F | 42.3°F | 42.7°F |
| Mar 25 | 41.2°F | 41.7°F | 42.7°F |
| Mar 26 | 41.5°F | 44.9°F | 43.0°F |
| Mar 27 | 42.0°F | 43.4°F | 43.5°F |
| Mar 28 | 41.8°F | 44.5°F | 43.3°F |
| Mar 29 | 42.1°F | 43.8°F | 43.6°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.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey City |
41.0°F
|
4mi |
| Manhattan |
40.0°F
|
5mi |
| Brooklyn |
39.5°F
|
5mi |
| Queens |
38.8°F
|
9mi |
| Coney Island |
39.6°F
|
9mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from New York City