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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

58.3

°F

June 1, 13:59

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

58.0°F

Tomorrow:

58.2°F

Sunrise:

05:28

Sunset:

20:21

Day Length:

14 h. 53 min.

Staten Island in June

Minimum:

40.1°F

Average:

43.2°F

Maximum:

44.9°F

Sea water temperature in Staten Island today

As of now, in Staten Island, the water temperature is 58.3°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. 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 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 65.6°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 60.7°F on 2021.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 59.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 58.2°F, while the maximum might reach 60.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Staten Island

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 18 59.7°F 57.8°F 57.1°F
May 19 61.7°F 57.8°F 57.5°F
May 20 61.6°F 60.4°F 58.2°F
May 21 60.1°F 59.0°F 57.8°F
May 22 59.9°F 62.1°F 58.7°F
May 23 59.8°F 64.1°F 59.1°F
May 24 59.0°F 64.6°F 59.5°F
May 25 57.5°F 64.9°F 59.5°F
May 26 57.6°F 64.1°F 59.6°F
May 27 59.2°F 63.5°F 60.4°F
May 28 58.6°F 63.5°F 60.9°F
May 29 58.6°F 65.4°F 61.3°F
May 30 58.6°F 66.1°F 61.6°F
May 31 58.0°F 65.4°F 62.0°F
Jun 1 58.3°F 65.5°F 62.8°F
Jun 2 58.2°F 64.7°F 62.7°F
Jun 3 58.2°F 62.8°F 62.7°F
Jun 4 58.3°F 62.9°F 62.8°F
Jun 5 59.2°F 66.5°F 63.7°F
Jun 6 59.6°F 66.5°F 64.1°F
Jun 7 59.8°F 66.8°F 64.3°F
Jun 8 60.2°F 68.0°F 64.7°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 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 January 23, 2025, dipping to 34.0°F. The average readings by season are 42.4°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 59.5°F 5mi
Coney Island 57.7°F 8mi
Brooklyn 58.2°F 12mi
Jersey City 58.8°F 12mi
New York City 58.8°F 13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Staten Island