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 5.39°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.

41.7

°F

December 17, 22:33

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

41.5°F

Tomorrow:

41.5°F

Sunrise:

07:14

Sunset:

16:31

Day Length:

9 h. 17 min.

Staten Island in December

Minimum:

38.8°F

Average:

41.6°F

Maximum:

44.6°F

Sea water temperature in Staten Island today

As of now, in Staten Island, the water temperature is 41.7°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 5.1°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 fall a bit.

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 51.7°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 43.7°F on 2024.

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 40.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 40.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 41.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Staten Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 3	47.8°F	48.2°F	49.9°F
Dec 4	46.6°F	47.5°F	49.4°F
Dec 5	46.3°F	48.0°F	49.0°F
Dec 6	46.4°F	48.3°F	48.5°F
Dec 7	45.1°F	47.4°F	48.4°F
Dec 8	44.7°F	46.8°F	48.5°F
Dec 9	44.0°F	46.0°F	48.1°F
Dec 10	44.2°F	43.9°F	47.7°F
Dec 11	44.5°F	44.3°F	47.6°F
Dec 12	42.7°F	44.7°F	47.2°F
Dec 13	43.0°F	44.9°F	47.0°F
Dec 14	42.3°F	44.2°F	46.7°F
Dec 15	41.5°F	44.3°F	46.6°F
Dec 16	41.5°F	43.6°F	46.5°F
Dec 17	41.7°F	43.7°F	46.9°F
Dec 18	41.5°F	45.4°F	46.6°F
Dec 19	40.6°F	43.2°F	45.8°F
Dec 20	40.4°F	44.9°F	45.6°F
Dec 21	40.3°F	44.8°F	45.4°F
Dec 22	40.2°F	44.1°F	45.3°F
Dec 23	40.1°F	43.2°F	45.2°F
Dec 24	40.3°F	43.8°F	45.4°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 62 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, 72.2°F in Summer, and 63.6°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Charleston	41.3°F	5mi
Coney Island	43.3°F	8mi
Brooklyn	42.7°F	12mi
Jersey City	41.9°F	12mi
New York City	41.9°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Staten Island