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 7.42°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.

45.4

°F

December 21, 11:56

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

45.4°F

Tomorrow:

45.3°F

Sunrise:

07:16

Sunset:

16:32

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 45.4°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 1.0°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 stay about the same.

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 50.2°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 42.8°F on 2018.

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 44.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 44.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 45.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Queens

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	49.6°F	49.9°F	49.7°F
Dec 8	49.1°F	50.5°F	49.6°F
Dec 9	48.2°F	49.3°F	49.0°F
Dec 10	47.4°F	48.7°F	48.8°F
Dec 11	47.6°F	48.3°F	48.5°F
Dec 12	47.7°F	49.3°F	48.5°F
Dec 13	47.8°F	48.4°F	48.1°F
Dec 14	47.7°F	48.8°F	48.1°F
Dec 15	47.6°F	48.7°F	47.9°F
Dec 16	46.8°F	48.7°F	47.8°F
Dec 17	46.5°F	48.1°F	47.6°F
Dec 18	46.3°F	47.9°F	47.3°F
Dec 19	45.6°F	47.3°F	46.9°F
Dec 20	45.4°F	47.0°F	46.6°F
Dec 21	45.4°F	47.2°F	46.3°F
Dec 22	45.3°F	47.1°F	46.3°F
Dec 23	45.1°F	46.5°F	46.1°F
Dec 24	45.1°F	46.3°F	46.1°F
Dec 25	44.9°F	46.7°F	45.9°F
Dec 26	44.6°F	46.1°F	45.6°F
Dec 27	44.2°F	45.2°F	45.2°F
Dec 28	44.2°F	45.1°F	45.1°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 46.

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 42.7°F in Winter, 47.4°F in Spring, 70.6°F in Summer, and 63.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Brooklyn	45.1°F	6mi
New York City	44.4°F	9mi
Manhattan	44.2°F	10mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Queens