Measurements:
°C
°F
New York
48°F
N 1 mph
Feels like: 42°F
Precip: 0%
World Resorts USA New York Weather

New York Sea Water Temperature

Current Sea Water Temperature:
+38.4°F
Maximum Sea Water Temperature in December: 54.6°F
Minimum Sea Water Temperature in December: 38.2°F
Average water temperature in December: 46.4°F

Sea Water Temperature for the Last 10 Days:

December 18 38.4°F December 13 42.4°F
December 17 41.2°F December 12 41.8°F
December 16 41.0°F December 11 44.0°F
December 15 40.8°F December 10 43.8°F
December 14 40.8°F December 09 43.8°F

When is the Warmest Sea for New York?

According to our data for the last three years for New York the highest average sea water temperature was in August, July and September.

Average Water Temperature by Month, °F

Sea Water Temperature in August

Select Year: 2025 2024 2023

The average sea surface temperature in August 2025 for New York was 77.5°F. The maximum and minimum values were 74.4°F and 81.2°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in July

Select Year: 2025 2024 2023

The average sea surface temperature in July 2025 for New York was 78.2°F. The maximum and minimum values were 75.2°F and 82.4°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in September

Select Year: 2025 2024 2023

The average sea surface temperature in September 2025 for New York was 73.5°F. The maximum and minimum values were 71.8°F and 75.2°F respectively.

Best Time to Visit New York
The most sunny months:
September 15 days
August 15 days
November 15 days
The most warm months:
July 90.5 °F
August 87.8 °F
June 82.3 °F
Warmest sea temperature:
August 77.5 °F
July 76.7 °F
September 74.0 °F
The most cold months:
January 34.5 °F
February 37.2 °F
December 41.8 °F
The most rainy months:
July 5 days
August 5 days
May 5 days
The most windy months:
March 10 mph
April 10 mph
January 9 mph

New York on the Weather Map

USA Resorts:
NAME
Chicago +52
Hawaii +76
Honolulu +76
Houston +72
Las Vegas +52
Los Angeles +60
Maui +72
Miami +82
Miami Beach +82
New York +48
San Diego +60
San Francisco +48
Sarasota +84
Tampa +78
Washington +52
24 Hours Weather Forecast
New York
Local time: 12:08
18 dec, thursday
1500 52°F
NW
3 mph
1800 48°F
NW
6 mph
2100 46°F
NW
7 mph
19 dec, friday
0000 46°F
N
6 mph
0300 48°F
N
13 mph
0600 52°F
N
20 mph
0900 54°F
N
25 mph
1200 52°F
NE
19 mph