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 4.34°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.

39.8

°F

January 11, 18:17

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

39.4°F

Tomorrow:

39.6°F

Sunrise:

07:19

Sunset:

16:48

Day Length:

9 h. 29 min.

Queens in January

Minimum:

41.0°F

Average:

44.0°F

Maximum:

49.5°F

Sea water temperature in Queens today

As of now, in Queens, the water temperature is 39.8°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 3.3°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 46.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 40.3°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 39.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 38.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 39.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Queens

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	41.0°F	42.5°F	44.0°F
Jan 2	41.3°F	43.1°F	44.3°F
Jan 3	41.2°F	43.0°F	44.1°F
Jan 4	41.1°F	43.3°F	43.8°F
Jan 5	40.9°F	43.5°F	43.7°F
Jan 6	40.8°F	43.1°F	43.6°F
Jan 7	40.7°F	43.3°F	43.5°F
Jan 8	39.6°F	42.8°F	43.1°F
Jan 9	39.7°F	42.4°F	43.0°F
Jan 10	39.4°F	40.2°F	42.7°F
Jan 11	39.8°F	40.4°F	43.1°F
Jan 12	39.6°F	40.7°F	42.9°F
Jan 13	39.5°F	40.3°F	42.7°F
Jan 14	39.3°F	39.9°F	42.6°F
Jan 15	39.1°F	39.9°F	42.4°F
Jan 16	38.9°F	39.8°F	42.2°F
Jan 17	38.7°F	40.0°F	41.9°F
Jan 18	38.4°F	39.6°F	41.7°F
Dec 28	42.0°F	42.1°F	44.2°F
Dec 29	41.6°F	42.3°F	43.9°F
Dec 30	41.9°F	43.1°F	44.2°F
Dec 31	41.4°F	43.3°F	43.8°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 42.8°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	38.6°F	6mi
New York City	37.1°F	9mi
Manhattan	37.5°F	10mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Queens