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 3.2°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.

37.8

°F

January 7, 15:28

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

37.5°F

Tomorrow:

37.3°F

Sunrise:

07:20

Sunset:

16:45

Day Length:

9 h. 25 min.

New York City in January

Minimum:

37.9°F

Average:

42.9°F

Maximum:

48.5°F

Sea water temperature in New York City today

As of now, in New York City, the water temperature is 37.8°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 5.1°F lower 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 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 46.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 40.1°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 36.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 36.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 37.3°F.

Daily water temperature in New York City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	38.9°F	42.8°F	42.9°F
Jan 2	39.5°F	43.7°F	43.0°F
Jan 3	39.9°F	42.5°F	42.9°F
Jan 4	42.2°F	42.9°F	42.9°F
Jan 5	39.0°F	42.9°F	42.6°F
Jan 6	37.5°F	42.4°F	42.5°F
Jan 7	37.8°F	42.3°F	42.9°F
Jan 8	37.3°F	42.1°F	42.4°F
Jan 9	37.0°F	41.7°F	42.1°F
Jan 10	36.8°F	40.2°F	41.9°F
Jan 11	36.6°F	39.2°F	41.7°F
Jan 12	36.5°F	39.5°F	41.7°F
Jan 13	36.4°F	36.8°F	41.5°F
Jan 14	36.6°F	38.0°F	41.8°F
Dec 24	40.3°F	44.5°F	44.6°F
Dec 25	40.7°F	44.5°F	44.3°F
Dec 26	41.1°F	41.4°F	43.5°F
Dec 27	39.2°F	39.7°F	42.7°F
Dec 28	39.4°F	41.3°F	42.9°F
Dec 29	39.0°F	41.4°F	42.7°F
Dec 30	39.1°F	42.7°F	43.1°F
Dec 31	39.3°F	44.9°F	43.0°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 57 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 42.2°F in Winter, 48.7°F in Spring, 72.0°F in Summer, and 63.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Jersey City	37.8°F	4mi
Manhattan	38.1°F	5mi
Brooklyn	39.2°F	5mi
Queens	40.7°F	9mi
Coney Island	39.6°F	9mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from New York City