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 13.87°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.

57.0

°F

May 9, 13:10

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

56.4°F

Tomorrow:

56.8°F

Sunrise:

05:46

Sunset:

20:00

Day Length:

14 h. 14 min.

Staten Island in May

Minimum:

40.7°F

Average:

43.4°F

Maximum:

45.2°F

Sea water temperature in Staten Island today

As of now, in Staten Island, the water temperature is 57.0°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 2.1°F higher 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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.5°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 52.9°F on 2016.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 57.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Staten Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 25	52.8°F	53.1°F	50.8°F
Apr 26	53.6°F	50.2°F	50.6°F
Apr 27	53.3°F	50.9°F	51.0°F
Apr 28	52.5°F	50.4°F	51.0°F
Apr 29	51.7°F	50.6°F	51.1°F
Apr 30	53.7°F	53.5°F	51.7°F
May 1	53.8°F	53.0°F	51.8°F
May 2	53.5°F	54.0°F	52.2°F
May 3	52.4°F	57.5°F	52.5°F
May 4	53.1°F	56.8°F	53.2°F
May 5	53.3°F	56.4°F	53.4°F
May 6	53.9°F	54.8°F	53.2°F
May 7	55.5°F	56.3°F	53.9°F
May 8	56.4°F	57.0°F	54.5°F
May 9	57.0°F	58.5°F	54.9°F
May 10	56.8°F	58.3°F	54.8°F
May 11	56.5°F	58.0°F	54.5°F
May 12	57.2°F	58.6°F	55.1°F
May 13	57.3°F	58.7°F	55.2°F
May 14	57.2°F	58.7°F	55.1°F
May 15	57.6°F	57.5°F	55.6°F
May 16	58.0°F	57.6°F	56.0°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 65 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, 72.1°F in Summer, and 63.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Charleston	59.0°F	5mi
Coney Island	55.6°F	8mi
Brooklyn	55.5°F	12mi
Jersey City	56.7°F	12mi
New York City	56.7°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Staten Island