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 7.13°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.

44.8

°F

December 21, 12:10

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

44.9°F

Tomorrow:

44.8°F

Sunrise:

07:17

Sunset:

16:33

Day Length:

9 h. 16 min.

Staten Island in December

Minimum:

39.6°F

Average:

41.7°F

Maximum:

44.6°F

Sea water temperature in Staten Island today

As of now, in Staten Island, the water temperature is 44.8°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 0.5°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 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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 49.8°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 41.7°F on 2019.

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 44.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 43.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 44.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Staten Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	47.4°F	47.8°F	48.7°F
Dec 8	46.8°F	47.6°F	48.8°F
Dec 9	46.0°F	47.5°F	48.5°F
Dec 10	43.9°F	46.5°F	48.0°F
Dec 11	44.3°F	47.0°F	47.8°F
Dec 12	44.7°F	47.7°F	47.6°F
Dec 13	44.9°F	46.9°F	47.2°F
Dec 14	44.2°F	46.5°F	47.0°F
Dec 15	44.3°F	46.1°F	46.9°F
Dec 16	43.6°F	46.4°F	46.9°F
Dec 17	43.7°F	45.4°F	46.7°F
Dec 18	45.4°F	45.7°F	46.5°F
Dec 19	43.2°F	46.0°F	45.7°F
Dec 20	44.9°F	45.8°F	45.4°F
Dec 21	44.8°F	46.8°F	45.3°F
Dec 22	44.8°F	44.6°F	45.3°F
Dec 23	44.8°F	45.8°F	45.3°F
Dec 24	44.9°F	45.5°F	45.4°F
Dec 25	44.7°F	45.4°F	45.2°F
Dec 26	44.1°F	42.7°F	44.6°F
Dec 27	43.8°F	42.6°F	44.3°F
Dec 28	43.8°F	42.6°F	44.3°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 63 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 42.4°F in Winter, 48.5°F in Spring, 72.0°F in Summer, and 63.6°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Charleston	43.5°F	5mi
Coney Island	46.0°F	8mi
Brooklyn	45.1°F	12mi
Jersey City	44.4°F	12mi
New York City	44.4°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Staten Island