What is the current water temperature in Staten Island?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Staten Island?

As of now, in Staten Island, the water temperature is 14.35°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 Staten Island

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Staten Island. 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.

57.8

°F

May 19, 22:45

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

57.8°F

Tomorrow:

58.3°F

Sunrise:

05:36

Sunset:

20:11

Day Length:

14 h. 35 min.

Staten Island in May

Minimum:

40.6°F

Average:

43.1°F

Maximum:

45.2°F

Sea water temperature in Staten Island today

As of now, in Staten Island, the water temperature is 57.8°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 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.9°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 54.8°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 59.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 58.2°F, while the maximum might reach 60.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Staten Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 5	56.4°F	54.2°F	53.3°F
May 6	54.8°F	53.2°F	53.0°F
May 7	56.3°F	53.9°F	53.6°F
May 8	57.0°F	55.2°F	54.2°F
May 9	58.5°F	56.3°F	54.8°F
May 10	58.3°F	56.3°F	54.6°F
May 11	58.0°F	57.1°F	54.4°F
May 12	58.9°F	57.4°F	55.2°F
May 13	59.0°F	58.8°F	55.3°F
May 14	58.7°F	57.8°F	55.1°F
May 15	57.5°F	57.6°F	55.5°F
May 16	57.6°F	58.4°F	55.9°F
May 17	57.7°F	58.7°F	56.6°F
May 18	57.8°F	58.6°F	56.8°F
May 19	57.8°F	57.7°F	57.0°F
May 20	58.3°F	57.4°F	57.5°F
May 21	58.2°F	55.2°F	57.4°F
May 22	59.0°F	58.7°F	58.1°F
May 23	59.3°F	58.9°F	58.5°F
May 24	59.7°F	58.9°F	58.9°F
May 25	59.9°F	58.9°F	59.0°F
May 26	60.1°F	60.5°F	59.3°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 Staten Island by month

In Staten Island, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 64 swimming days.

The warmest water in Staten Island was recorded on August 29, 2021, reaching a 79.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 20, 2015, dipping to 35.0°F. The average readings by season are 42.5°F in Winter, 48.5°F in Spring, 71.9°F in Summer, and 63.6°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Charleston	59.0°F	5mi
Coney Island	57.3°F	8mi
Brooklyn	56.8°F	12mi
Jersey City	57.5°F	12mi
New York City	57.5°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Staten Island