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 18.57°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

65.4

°F

October 6, 04:02

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

65.9°F

Tomorrow:

65.2°F

Sunrise:

06:58

Sunset:

18:31

Day Length:

11 h. 33 min.

Staten Island in October

Minimum:

37.3°F

Average:

41.6°F

Maximum:

43.6°F

Sea water temperature in Staten Island today

As of now, in Staten Island, the water temperature is 65.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.7°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 70.3°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 64.6°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 64.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 63.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 65.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Staten Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 22	72.8°F	71.1°F	71.3°F
Sep 23	72.2°F	70.5°F	71.1°F
Sep 24	70.1°F	70.6°F	70.7°F
Sep 25	68.6°F	70.8°F	70.1°F
Sep 26	68.3°F	70.2°F	69.7°F
Sep 27	67.3°F	71.6°F	69.5°F
Sep 28	66.8°F	71.8°F	69.3°F
Sep 29	67.0°F	71.7°F	69.4°F
Sep 30	66.5°F	71.2°F	69.0°F
Oct 1	66.4°F	71.6°F	68.7°F
Oct 2	67.4°F	71.1°F	68.2°F
Oct 3	66.7°F	70.1°F	67.9°F
Oct 4	66.6°F	69.4°F	67.7°F
Oct 5	65.9°F	68.9°F	67.3°F
Oct 6	65.4°F	68.9°F	67.2°F
Oct 7	65.2°F	69.5°F	67.0°F
Oct 8	65.7°F	69.6°F	67.5°F
Oct 9	65.1°F	69.4°F	66.9°F
Oct 10	64.6°F	68.5°F	66.3°F
Oct 11	64.2°F	67.0°F	65.9°F
Oct 12	63.6°F	66.6°F	65.3°F
Oct 13	63.4°F	66.0°F	65.1°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	65.8°F	5mi
Coney Island	65.1°F	8mi
Brooklyn	65.4°F	12mi
Jersey City	65.9°F	12mi
New York City	65.9°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Staten Island