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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

73.7

°F

July 15, 23:57

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

73.8°F

Tomorrow:

74.3°F

Sunrise:

05:38

Sunset:

20:26

Day Length:

14 h. 48 min.

Staten Island in July

Minimum:

37.8°F

Average:

42.7°F

Maximum:

44.9°F

Sea water temperature in Staten Island today

As of now, in Staten Island, the water temperature is 73.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.3°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 77.5°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 72.9°F on 2022.

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 74.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 74.3°F, while the maximum might reach 75.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Staten Island

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jul 1 71.7°F 73.0°F 71.4°F
Jul 2 72.8°F 76.0°F 72.0°F
Jul 3 74.9°F 73.0°F 72.3°F
Jul 4 76.8°F 74.4°F 72.9°F
Jul 5 76.4°F 73.9°F 72.8°F
Jul 6 76.3°F 73.9°F 73.1°F
Jul 7 72.9°F 74.4°F 74.0°F
Jul 8 71.1°F 75.3°F 73.6°F
Jul 9 71.7°F 75.6°F 73.3°F
Jul 10 72.3°F 75.1°F 73.7°F
Jul 11 73.0°F 74.9°F 74.3°F
Jul 12 72.7°F 74.7°F 74.1°F
Jul 13 73.8°F 73.9°F 74.4°F
Jul 14 73.8°F 75.9°F 74.9°F
Jul 15 73.7°F 76.0°F 75.1°F
Jul 16 74.3°F 77.3°F 75.7°F
Jul 17 74.5°F 77.7°F 75.8°F
Jul 18 74.6°F 78.3°F 76.0°F
Jul 19 74.7°F 77.5°F 76.0°F
Jul 20 75.1°F 77.3°F 76.4°F
Jul 21 75.1°F 77.4°F 76.5°F
Jul 22 75.4°F 76.7°F 76.7°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 60 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 75.3°F 5mi
Coney Island 72.3°F 8mi
Brooklyn 72.8°F 12mi
Jersey City 73.5°F 12mi
New York City 73.5°F 13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Staten Island