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 12.4°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.

54.3

°F

May 15, 05:35

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

54.0°F

Tomorrow:

54.8°F

Sunrise:

05:40

Sunset:

20:06

Day Length:

14 h. 26 min.

Staten Island in May

Minimum:

38.4°F

Average:

43.0°F

Maximum:

45.2°F

Sea water temperature in Staten Island today

As of now, in Staten Island, the water temperature is 54.3°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 1.4°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 rise a bit.

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 58.4°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 51.7°F on 2020.

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 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 56.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 54.8°F, while the maximum might reach 57.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Staten Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 1	52.4°F	53.8°F	52.0°F
May 2	52.9°F	53.5°F	52.5°F
May 3	54.9°F	52.4°F	53.0°F
May 4	53.1°F	53.1°F	53.3°F
May 5	54.6°F	53.3°F	53.7°F
May 6	55.1°F	53.9°F	53.5°F
May 7	55.6°F	55.5°F	54.1°F
May 8	55.0°F	56.4°F	54.6°F
May 9	54.8°F	57.0°F	55.1°F
May 10	54.4°F	56.6°F	54.6°F
May 11	54.4°F	56.1°F	54.2°F
May 12	53.7°F	56.6°F	54.7°F
May 13	53.8°F	59.1°F	55.2°F
May 14	54.0°F	58.8°F	55.2°F
May 15	54.3°F	58.4°F	55.7°F
May 16	54.8°F	58.6°F	56.2°F
May 17	55.5°F	59.5°F	56.9°F
May 18	55.5°F	59.7°F	56.9°F
May 19	56.0°F	61.7°F	57.4°F
May 20	56.7°F	61.6°F	58.1°F
May 21	56.4°F	60.1°F	57.8°F
May 22	57.4°F	59.9°F	58.8°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 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	56.4°F	5mi
Coney Island	52.7°F	8mi
Brooklyn	53.3°F	12mi
Jersey City	54.2°F	12mi
New York City	54.2°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Staten Island