Yorktown Water Temperature

(Today) 2024

26.4°C / 79.6°F

The water will feel hot. Water temperature similar to a heated indoor swimming pool.

*Live data from Yorktown USCG Training Center, VA: 24.0°C / 75.2°F

Current weather

22°C / 71°F
(mist)
Partly cloudy
Wind
20 mph
Humidity
93%

The measurements for the water temperature in Yorktown, Virginia are provided by the daily satellite readings provided by the NOAA. The temperatures given are the sea surface temperature (SST) which is most relevant to recreational users.

*Live data may vary from satellite readings for a number of reasons. These include local factors, depth of smapling and time of day.

Water temp by month

Monthly average max / min water temperatures

The graph below shows the range of monthly Yorktown water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data.

Yorktown average maximum / minimum water temperatures
Maximum and minimum monthly sea temperatures in Yorktown
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C 7.8 7.1 7.5 9.9 12.2 19 23.7 24.7 22.7 17.4 13.5 10.1
Max °C 12 10.7 11.7 15.6 19.6 24.7 26.9 27.7 25.7 23.9 18 14.5
Min °F 47.7 46.2 47.2 52.1 56.9 68.4 75.9 77.7 74.1 65.9 58.1 51.9
Max °F 51.9 49.8 51.4 57.8 64.3 74.1 79.1 80.7 77.1 72.4 62.6 56.3

The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 79.2°F / 26.2°C. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 48°F / 8.9°C.