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 11.9°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.

53.4

°F

November 21, 04:51

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

53.4°F

Tomorrow:

53.0°F

Sunrise:

06:51

Sunset:

16:34

Day Length:

9 h. 43 min.

Staten Island in November

Minimum:

39.2°F

Average:

41.8°F

Maximum:

45.4°F

Sea water temperature in Staten Island today

As of now, in Staten Island, the water temperature is 53.4°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 0.4°F higher 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 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 55.2°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 50.6°F on 2018.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 52.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 51.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 53.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Staten Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 7	60.1°F	57.5°F	57.5°F
Nov 8	60.1°F	56.2°F	57.5°F
Nov 9	59.6°F	57.3°F	57.0°F
Nov 10	59.1°F	56.4°F	56.6°F
Nov 11	58.9°F	56.6°F	56.4°F
Nov 12	58.7°F	56.2°F	56.2°F
Nov 13	58.7°F	55.4°F	56.2°F
Nov 14	58.3°F	55.1°F	55.7°F
Nov 15	56.1°F	54.8°F	55.4°F
Nov 16	55.7°F	54.3°F	54.9°F
Nov 17	55.2°F	53.4°F	54.4°F
Nov 18	54.7°F	53.4°F	53.9°F
Nov 19	54.9°F	54.4°F	53.9°F
Nov 20	53.4°F	53.9°F	53.4°F
Nov 21	53.4°F	53.2°F	53.0°F
Nov 22	53.0°F	52.7°F	52.7°F
Nov 23	52.8°F	53.2°F	52.4°F
Nov 24	52.2°F	52.2°F	51.8°F
Nov 25	52.0°F	52.0°F	51.6°F
Nov 26	51.6°F	51.4°F	51.3°F
Nov 27	51.7°F	51.2°F	51.3°F
Nov 28	51.5°F	50.8°F	51.2°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 63 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 20, 2015, dipping to 35.0°F. The average readings by season are 42.5°F in Winter, 48.5°F in Spring, 72.0°F in Summer, and 63.6°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Charleston	52.7°F	5mi
Coney Island	54.8°F	8mi
Brooklyn	54.4°F	12mi
Jersey City	53.6°F	12mi
New York City	53.6°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Staten Island