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 11.35°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.

52.4

°F

November 19, 13:29

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

53.3°F

Tomorrow:

52.1°F

Sunrise:

06:46

Sunset:

16:35

Day Length:

9 h. 49 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 52.4°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 3.0°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 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 56.8°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 51.2°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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 50.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 49.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 52.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Queens

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 5	57.8°F	59.0°F	58.8°F
Nov 6	57.6°F	60.4°F	58.8°F
Nov 7	57.4°F	60.7°F	58.6°F
Nov 8	56.7°F	60.7°F	58.5°F
Nov 9	57.4°F	60.4°F	58.2°F
Nov 10	55.9°F	59.8°F	57.7°F
Nov 11	55.9°F	59.8°F	57.6°F
Nov 12	55.9°F	59.6°F	57.4°F
Nov 13	55.7°F	59.3°F	57.1°F
Nov 14	54.8°F	58.9°F	56.7°F
Nov 15	53.2°F	57.4°F	56.3°F
Nov 16	53.0°F	56.3°F	55.9°F
Nov 17	53.5°F	56.1°F	55.6°F
Nov 18	53.3°F	55.7°F	55.3°F
Nov 19	52.4°F	55.8°F	55.4°F
Nov 20	52.1°F	55.2°F	55.0°F
Nov 21	51.7°F	55.1°F	54.6°F
Nov 22	51.2°F	54.6°F	54.2°F
Nov 23	51.0°F	54.3°F	53.9°F
Nov 24	50.5°F	54.5°F	53.5°F
Nov 25	50.0°F	53.7°F	52.9°F
Nov 26	49.7°F	53.4°F	52.6°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	51.4°F	6mi
New York City	49.9°F	9mi
Manhattan	50.7°F	10mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Queens