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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.
Sea temperature in Staten Island now

33.8

°F

February 20, 06:39

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

33.3°F

Tomorrow:

33.7°F

Sunrise:

06:44

Sunset:

17:37

Day Length:

10 h. 53 min.

Staten Island in February

Minimum:

39.7°F

Average:

43.4°F

Maximum:

47.1°F

Sea water temperature in Staten Island today

As of now, in Staten Island, the water temperature is 33.8°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 5.5°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 43.8°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 35.6°F on 2025.

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 33.9°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 6 34.1°F 38.0°F 38.6°F
Feb 7 34.4°F 38.0°F 38.4°F
Feb 8 33.2°F 38.1°F 38.3°F
Feb 9 32.8°F 36.7°F 38.8°F
Feb 10 33.7°F 37.0°F 38.6°F
Feb 11 33.9°F 37.8°F 38.9°F
Feb 12 33.7°F 38.2°F 39.0°F
Feb 13 34.1°F 38.1°F 39.0°F
Feb 14 33.9°F 38.8°F 38.9°F
Feb 15 33.4°F 37.2°F 38.8°F
Feb 16 33.7°F 37.4°F 38.8°F
Feb 17 34.2°F 37.8°F 38.9°F
Feb 18 35.5°F 37.1°F 38.8°F
Feb 19 33.3°F 36.2°F 38.7°F
Feb 20 33.8°F 35.6°F 39.3°F
Feb 21 33.7°F 34.8°F 39.3°F
Feb 22 33.7°F 34.8°F 39.2°F
Feb 23 33.7°F 34.4°F 39.2°F
Feb 24 33.7°F 35.4°F 39.2°F
Feb 25 34.4°F 36.8°F 39.9°F
Feb 26 34.4°F 37.7°F 39.9°F
Feb 27 34.2°F 38.4°F 39.7°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 42.1°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 34.4°F 5mi
Coney Island 34.2°F 8mi
Brooklyn 33.5°F 12mi
Jersey City 33.5°F 12mi
New York City 33.5°F 13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Staten Island