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 2.37°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.

36.3

°F

February 1, 04:47

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

36.5°F

Tomorrow:

36.1°F

Sunrise:

07:06

Sunset:

17:13

Day Length:

10 h. 7 min.

Queens in February

Minimum:

41.3°F

Average:

44.3°F

Maximum:

48.3°F

Sea water temperature in Queens today

As of now, in Queens, the water temperature is 36.3°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 3.1°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 41.3°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 37.2°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 36.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Queens

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 18	40.4°F	39.6°F	41.6°F
Jan 19	40.1°F	39.2°F	41.3°F
Jan 20	40.7°F	39.3°F	41.2°F
Jan 21	40.2°F	39.8°F	41.3°F
Jan 22	39.9°F	39.5°F	40.9°F
Jan 23	39.3°F	38.4°F	40.6°F
Jan 24	39.3°F	38.7°F	40.6°F
Jan 25	39.2°F	38.5°F	40.3°F
Jan 26	39.0°F	37.7°F	39.8°F
Jan 27	37.8°F	38.8°F	39.5°F
Jan 28	36.7°F	38.7°F	39.4°F
Jan 29	36.9°F	38.9°F	39.4°F
Jan 30	36.7°F	38.2°F	39.3°F
Jan 31	36.5°F	38.6°F	39.4°F
Feb 1	36.3°F	38.5°F	39.3°F
Feb 2	36.1°F	37.8°F	39.1°F
Feb 3	36.1°F	37.5°F	39.2°F
Feb 4	36.3°F	37.4°F	39.4°F
Feb 5	36.1°F	39.0°F	39.1°F
Feb 6	35.9°F	38.5°F	38.9°F
Feb 7	35.7°F	37.6°F	38.8°F
Feb 8	35.7°F	38.0°F	38.8°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 21, 2021, dipping to 35.6°F. The average readings by season are 42.7°F in Winter, 47.9°F in Spring, 70.9°F in Summer, and 63.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Brooklyn	35.4°F	6mi
New York City	34.5°F	9mi
Manhattan	34.4°F	10mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Queens