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 12.81°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.

55.1

°F

November 21, 04:53

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

55.2°F

Tomorrow:

54.5°F

Sunrise:

06:50

Sunset:

16:33

Day Length:

9 h. 43 min.

Queens in November

Minimum:

40.0°F

Average:

42.8°F

Maximum:

46.8°F

Sea water temperature in Queens today

As of now, in Queens, the water temperature is 55.1°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 0.8°F higher 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 56.6°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 50.2°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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 53.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 52.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 54.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Queens

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 7	60.7°F	58.3°F	58.5°F
Nov 8	60.7°F	57.4°F	58.5°F
Nov 9	60.2°F	58.3°F	58.0°F
Nov 10	59.8°F	56.9°F	57.6°F
Nov 11	59.7°F	56.9°F	57.5°F
Nov 12	59.5°F	57.2°F	57.2°F
Nov 13	59.3°F	56.5°F	57.1°F
Nov 14	58.9°F	55.7°F	56.7°F
Nov 15	57.4°F	55.8°F	56.4°F
Nov 16	56.3°F	55.5°F	55.9°F
Nov 17	56.1°F	54.3°F	55.6°F
Nov 18	55.7°F	54.8°F	55.3°F
Nov 19	55.8°F	55.4°F	55.1°F
Nov 20	55.2°F	55.4°F	54.8°F
Nov 21	55.1°F	55.3°F	54.3°F
Nov 22	54.5°F	54.7°F	53.8°F
Nov 23	54.3°F	54.4°F	53.5°F
Nov 24	53.8°F	53.5°F	53.1°F
Nov 25	53.4°F	53.1°F	52.7°F
Nov 26	53.1°F	52.6°F	52.3°F
Nov 27	52.9°F	52.2°F	52.2°F
Nov 28	52.6°F	52.0°F	51.8°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 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	54.4°F	6mi
New York City	53.6°F	9mi
Manhattan	53.8°F	10mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Queens