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 2.31°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.

36.2

°F

January 21, 19:40

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

36.2°F

Tomorrow:

35.9°F

Sunrise:

07:15

Sunset:

17:01

Day Length:

9 h. 46 min.

Staten Island in January

Minimum:

38.1°F

Average:

43.4°F

Maximum:

48.8°F

Sea water temperature in Staten Island today

As of now, in Staten Island, the water temperature is 36.2°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 4.5°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 42.7°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 38.8°F on 2018.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 35.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 35.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 36.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Staten Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 7	42.1°F	44.9°F	43.1°F
Jan 8	41.2°F	44.2°F	42.6°F
Jan 9	40.4°F	42.9°F	42.2°F
Jan 10	37.5°F	43.0°F	41.9°F
Jan 11	38.0°F	44.0°F	41.7°F
Jan 12	38.8°F	43.4°F	41.6°F
Jan 13	36.9°F	42.4°F	41.7°F
Jan 14	38.4°F	43.9°F	41.8°F
Jan 15	38.0°F	42.7°F	41.5°F
Jan 16	37.9°F	43.0°F	41.3°F
Jan 17	38.1°F	40.9°F	41.2°F
Jan 18	37.5°F	40.9°F	40.9°F
Jan 19	37.5°F	43.8°F	40.9°F
Jan 20	36.2°F	39.3°F	40.0°F
Jan 21	36.2°F	39.6°F	40.6°F
Jan 22	35.9°F	38.3°F	40.4°F
Jan 23	36.1°F	39.6°F	40.6°F
Jan 24	36.1°F	39.4°F	40.6°F
Jan 25	36.0°F	39.4°F	40.5°F
Jan 26	35.7°F	39.4°F	40.1°F
Jan 27	35.4°F	39.3°F	39.9°F
Jan 28	35.4°F	39.4°F	39.8°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 65 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, 48.8°F in Spring, 72.1°F in Summer, and 63.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Charleston	34.4°F	5mi
Coney Island	39.0°F	8mi
Brooklyn	38.2°F	12mi
Jersey City	37.0°F	12mi
New York City	37.0°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Staten Island