How warm does the Jersey Shore water get?

The water temperature averages just 35 °F (2 °C) in February at Atlantic City. But come spring, the sea warms up rapidly. By summer, the ocean at New Jersey beaches is hot enough for an enjoyable swim. The temperature usually reaches 74 °F (23 °C) at Cape May in late July and early August.



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Monthly average max / min water temperatures The graph below shows the range of monthly Jersey City water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data. The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 74.3°F / 23.5°C.

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The hottest ocean area is in the Persian Gulf, where water temperatures at the surface exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Another hot area exists in the Red Sea, where a temperature of 132.8 degrees Fahrenheit has been recorded at a depth of about 6,500 feet.

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Unfortunately, we have to blame one of the crown jewels of Connecticut, the water. Water takes a lot more energy to heat up and cool down than land does. Because of this, our summers are always cooler right at the beaches, and our winters are typically warmer. Living along the shoreline does have its benefits.

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Tenerife, Spain: The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife boasts an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius in spring, making it the perfect destination for some sun, sand, and sea. Algarve, Portugal: The southernmost region of Portugal, the Algarve is famous for its beautiful beaches and warm weather.

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The average temperature in Europe is 21.8°C. The highest current temperature on the continent according to our data, is in Koper (Slovenia) where water has 28.9 degrees celsius. On the other hand the lowest temperature is in Dalatangi (Iceland) where water has 12.1 degrees celsius.

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Climate. Jersey's southerly location and sheltered position in the Bay of St Malo mean that we have a generally temperate climate that is often warmer, with more sunshine hours, than you might experience in the other British Isles.

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The Fresh Air and Warm Sunshine are Good for Your Health Spending the afternoon outside on a winter beach vacation gives you more vitamin D, and salt water also has surprising health benefits with its natural antibacterial and antifungal properties. There are also mental beach benefits for your health.

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