What is the current water temperature in Queens?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Queens?

As of now, in Queens, the water temperature is 5.99°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 Queens

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Queens. 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.

42.8

°F

December 18, 04:44

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

43.9°F

Tomorrow:

42.3°F

Sunrise:

07:14

Sunset:

16:30

Day Length:

9 h. 16 min.

Queens in December

Minimum:

39.7°F

Average:

42.6°F

Maximum:

45.9°F

Sea water temperature in Queens today

As of now, in Queens, the water temperature is 42.8°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 4.9°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 51.1°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 44.3°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 41.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 41.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 42.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Queens

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 4	48.9°F	51.4°F	50.6°F
Dec 5	48.5°F	51.0°F	50.3°F
Dec 6	48.3°F	49.9°F	50.0°F
Dec 7	47.6°F	49.6°F	49.7°F
Dec 8	47.2°F	49.1°F	49.6°F
Dec 9	46.9°F	48.2°F	49.1°F
Dec 10	46.5°F	47.4°F	48.8°F
Dec 11	46.7°F	47.6°F	48.6°F
Dec 12	45.2°F	47.7°F	48.5°F
Dec 13	45.0°F	47.8°F	48.2°F
Dec 14	44.7°F	47.7°F	48.2°F
Dec 15	43.3°F	47.6°F	47.8°F
Dec 16	44.1°F	46.8°F	47.8°F
Dec 17	43.9°F	46.5°F	47.6°F
Dec 18	42.8°F	46.3°F	47.6°F
Dec 19	42.3°F	45.6°F	47.2°F
Dec 20	42.1°F	45.4°F	46.9°F
Dec 21	41.7°F	45.4°F	46.6°F
Dec 22	41.6°F	44.8°F	46.4°F
Dec 23	41.4°F	44.7°F	46.2°F
Dec 24	41.4°F	44.7°F	46.3°F
Dec 25	41.2°F	44.6°F	46.1°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 Queens by month

In Queens, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 50.

The warmest water in Queens was recorded on August 17, 2016, reaching a 78.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 16, 2015, dipping to 33.7°F. The average readings by season are 42.8°F in Winter, 47.7°F in Spring, 70.8°F in Summer, and 64.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Brooklyn	40.8°F	6mi
New York City	39.3°F	9mi
Manhattan	39.9°F	10mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Queens