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 4.72°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.

40.5

°F

March 12, 11:24

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

39.7°F

Tomorrow:

40.7°F

Sunrise:

07:14

Sunset:

19:00

Day Length:

11 h. 46 min.

Staten Island in March

Minimum:

39.9°F

Average:

43.2°F

Maximum:

46.4°F

Sea water temperature in Staten Island today

As of now, in Staten Island, the water temperature is 40.5°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 1.3°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 44.1°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 39.6°F on 2021.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 40.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Staten Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 26	34.7°F	37.7°F	39.4°F
Feb 27	34.5°F	38.4°F	39.2°F
Feb 28	34.8°F	37.8°F	39.7°F
Mar 1	34.9°F	39.4°F	39.8°F
Mar 2	36.3°F	40.0°F	39.8°F
Mar 3	35.5°F	39.5°F	40.3°F
Mar 4	35.3°F	39.3°F	40.3°F
Mar 5	35.6°F	38.7°F	40.1°F
Mar 6	35.8°F	38.4°F	40.0°F
Mar 7	34.6°F	40.1°F	40.0°F
Mar 8	37.7°F	40.5°F	40.5°F
Mar 9	36.5°F	41.2°F	40.8°F
Mar 10	38.7°F	40.7°F	41.4°F
Mar 11	39.7°F	40.7°F	41.5°F
Mar 12	40.5°F	42.2°F	41.8°F
Mar 13	40.7°F	42.4°F	42.0°F
Mar 14	40.8°F	41.6°F	42.0°F
Mar 15	40.4°F	41.2°F	41.7°F
Mar 16	40.2°F	41.8°F	41.5°F
Mar 17	41.3°F	43.4°F	42.6°F
Mar 18	41.0°F	41.9°F	42.2°F
Mar 19	41.5°F	44.0°F	42.8°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 Staten Island by month

In Staten Island, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 61 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 2, 2026, dipping to 32.5°F. The average readings by season are 42.0°F in Winter, 49.0°F in Spring, 72.3°F in Summer, and 63.6°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Charleston	42.2°F	5mi
Coney Island	40.9°F	8mi
Brooklyn	40.6°F	12mi
Jersey City	39.2°F	12mi
New York City	39.2°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Staten Island