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 9.87°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.

49.8

°F

April 24, 20:21

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

50.3°F

Tomorrow:

50.3°F

Sunrise:

06:05

Sunset:

19:45

Day Length:

13 h. 40 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 49.8°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 0.8°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

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. 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 53.7°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 46.7°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 50.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 50.1°F, while the maximum might reach 51.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Staten Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 10	46.9°F	46.3°F	46.5°F
Apr 11	47.6°F	47.0°F	46.9°F
Apr 12	48.7°F	46.7°F	47.1°F
Apr 13	48.0°F	46.5°F	47.6°F
Apr 14	49.1°F	45.3°F	47.9°F
Apr 15	50.5°F	46.1°F	48.8°F
Apr 16	52.9°F	46.6°F	49.5°F
Apr 17	53.0°F	47.4°F	50.0°F
Apr 18	51.1°F	47.6°F	49.7°F
Apr 19	52.2°F	46.8°F	49.7°F
Apr 20	52.0°F	45.6°F	49.6°F
Apr 21	51.0°F	46.8°F	49.6°F
Apr 22	50.5°F	48.4°F	49.7°F
Apr 23	50.3°F	49.2°F	50.1°F
Apr 24	49.8°F	51.9°F	50.6°F
Apr 25	50.3°F	52.8°F	51.1°F
Apr 26	50.1°F	53.6°F	51.0°F
Apr 27	50.3°F	53.3°F	51.1°F
Apr 28	50.3°F	52.5°F	51.2°F
Apr 29	50.4°F	51.7°F	51.2°F
Apr 30	51.0°F	53.7°F	51.9°F
May 1	51.1°F	53.8°F	52.0°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	52.0°F	5mi
Coney Island	49.2°F	8mi
Brooklyn	49.1°F	12mi
Jersey City	49.6°F	12mi
New York City	49.6°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Staten Island