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 1.24°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.

34.2

°F

January 30, 03:02

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

35.3°F

Tomorrow:

33.8°F

Sunrise:

07:08

Sunset:

17:12

Day Length:

10 h. 4 min.

Staten Island in February

Minimum:

39.7°F

Average:

43.4°F

Maximum:

47.1°F

Sea water temperature in Staten Island today

As of now, in Staten Island, the water temperature is 34.2°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 5.4°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 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 41.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 37.4°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 33.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 33.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 33.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Staten Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 16	39.8°F	37.9°F	41.3°F
Jan 17	39.3°F	38.1°F	41.2°F
Jan 18	39.0°F	37.5°F	40.9°F
Jan 19	39.1°F	37.5°F	40.9°F
Jan 20	39.4°F	36.2°F	40.0°F
Jan 21	38.9°F	36.2°F	40.2°F
Jan 22	37.6°F	36.4°F	39.9°F
Jan 23	38.5°F	34.0°F	39.9°F
Jan 24	37.8°F	36.7°F	40.1°F
Jan 25	37.4°F	36.4°F	40.0°F
Jan 26	37.7°F	36.4°F	39.6°F
Jan 27	37.3°F	35.7°F	39.3°F
Jan 28	33.0°F	37.1°F	39.0°F
Jan 29	35.3°F	37.7°F	39.2°F
Jan 30	34.2°F	37.4°F	39.7°F
Jan 31	33.8°F	37.3°F	39.3°F
Feb 1	33.6°F	37.5°F	39.1°F
Feb 2	33.8°F	38.4°F	39.2°F
Feb 3	33.8°F	37.6°F	39.2°F
Feb 4	33.9°F	37.0°F	39.3°F
Feb 5	33.5°F	38.1°F	39.0°F
Feb 6	33.6°F	38.0°F	39.1°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 January 28, 2026, dipping to 33.0°F. The average readings by season are 42.2°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	34.4°F	5mi
Coney Island	36.1°F	8mi
Brooklyn	35.4°F	12mi
Jersey City	34.5°F	12mi
New York City	34.5°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Staten Island