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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.
Sea temperature in Staten Island now

74.8

°F

August 26, 06:55

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

75.6°F

Tomorrow:

75.2°F

Sunrise:

06:18

Sunset:

19:39

Day Length:

13 h. 21 min.

Staten Island in September

Minimum:

37.7°F

Average:

41.9°F

Maximum:

43.5°F

Sea water temperature in Staten Island today

As of now, in Staten Island, the water temperature is 74.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.2°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 rise 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 77.4°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 72.1°F on 2024.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 74.9°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
Aug 12 77.4°F 75.6°F 75.8°F
Aug 13 77.5°F 76.5°F 75.8°F
Aug 14 77.0°F 77.4°F 76.3°F
Aug 15 75.9°F 77.3°F 76.1°F
Aug 16 75.7°F 77.5°F 76.0°F
Aug 17 75.2°F 77.2°F 75.8°F
Aug 18 74.4°F 77.3°F 75.9°F
Aug 19 75.0°F 77.3°F 75.8°F
Aug 20 77.0°F 74.9°F 75.7°F
Aug 21 76.5°F 74.5°F 75.6°F
Aug 22 75.3°F 73.1°F 75.1°F
Aug 23 75.3°F 73.0°F 75.0°F
Aug 24 76.0°F 73.2°F 74.7°F
Aug 25 75.6°F 73.0°F 74.9°F
Aug 26 74.8°F 73.6°F 74.6°F
Aug 27 75.2°F 73.2°F 75.0°F
Aug 28 75.2°F 72.6°F 74.9°F
Aug 29 75.3°F 72.1°F 75.1°F
Aug 30 75.1°F 72.9°F 74.9°F
Aug 31 75.1°F 72.1°F 74.9°F
Sep 1 74.5°F 71.5°F 74.3°F
Sep 2 73.7°F 71.7°F 73.5°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 60 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 75.4°F 5mi
Coney Island 74.1°F 8mi
Brooklyn 74.2°F 12mi
Jersey City 74.3°F 12mi
New York City 74.3°F 13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Staten Island