The most detailed information about the water temperature in Yorktown in Atlantic Ocean (Virginia, United States). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Yorktown for a week.
Water temperature in Yorktown right now
data updated 33 minutes ago56°F
yesterday: 57°F
a week ago: 55°F
Trend: stability
Today water temperature in Yorktown is 56.7°F. Water of this temperature is considered cold enough. Dipping or immersion in such water is possible only for a short time. Staying in such water for more than two hours can lead to loss of consciousness. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 53°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today is slightly lower than the average on this day in recent years. Its value has rise both over the past 20 days and over the past week. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 60°F. Water temperature range in Yorktown in April is from 48 to 62 degrees.
According to our forecast, in the next 5-6 days the water temperature in Yorktown will become lower than today, but in 10 days it will still slightly rise, its value will be 57°F.
Table of water temperature values in Yorktown
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Apr 19 | 14.4°C | 14.3°C | |
| Apr 20 | 14.5°C | 14.3°C | |
| Apr 21 | 14.9°C | 15.0°C | |
| Apr 22 | 14.8°C | 14.8°C | |
| Apr 23 | 14.6°C | 14.5°C | |
| Apr 24 | 13.6°C | 14.5°C | |
| Apr 25 | 14.2°C | 14.8°C | |
| Apr 26 | 13.7°C | 15.5°C | |
| Apr 27 | 15.3°C | 13.5°C | |
| Apr 28 | 15.3°C | 13.5°C | |
| Apr 29 | 15.5°C | 13.7°C | |
| Apr 30 | 15.8°C | 14.0°C | |
| May 1 | 14.5°C | 12.8°C | |
| May 2 | 15.0°C | 13.3°C | |
| May 3 | 15.0°C | 13.3°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in United States.
Annual graph of average water temperature change in Yorktown
Water temperature in Yorktown by month
Yorktown located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 37 degrees. The comfortable water temperature for swimming is set here in May, almost always only at the end of the month. During a year in Yorktown there are 135 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends in October. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Yorktown is 62°F, by the seasons: in winter 49°F, in spring 55°F, in summer 76°F, in autumn 68°F. Minimum water temperature (45°F) in Yorktown it happens in January, maximum (80°F) in August.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Yorktown changes in each specific month:
Yorktown: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water* | Distance** |
| Gloucester Point | 57°C | 2km |
| Poquoson | 57°C | 20km |
| Rushmere | 57°C | 24km |
| Hampton | 56°C | 29km |
| Ocean View | 56°C | 42km |
| Cape Charles | 56°C | 44km |
| Norfolk | 56°C | 46km |
| Portsmouth | 56°C | 49km |
| Chesapeake | 57°C | 52km |
| Fort Story | 57°C | 58km |
| Virginia Beach | 56°C | 64km |
| Dam Neck | 56°C | 69km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in United States recorded in Marathon, its value is 79°F. Lowest - in Nome, there water temperature now 28°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 57°F.
Water temperature data in Yorktown and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 11 kilometers. This is Newport News Williamsburg International (PHF) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Yorktown: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Yorktown
20km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 47%
19km/hhumidity: 63%, clouds: 15%
20km/hhumidity: 59%, clouds: 13%
19km/hhumidity: 61%, clouds: 9%
15km/hhumidity: 70%, clouds: 6%
14km/hhumidity: 73%, clouds: 18%
13km/hhumidity: 70%, clouds: 47%
14km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 100%
12km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 100%
13km/hhumidity: 58%, clouds: 100%
13km/hhumidity: 56%, clouds: 100%
11km/hhumidity: 63%, clouds: 100%
10km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 100%
11km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 100%
11km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 100%
9km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 98%
13km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 82%
16km/hhumidity: 57%, clouds: 82%
18km/hhumidity: 51%, clouds: 65%
14km/hhumidity: 51%, clouds: 70%
12km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 53%
16km/hhumidity: 71%, clouds: 14%
15km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 39%
13km/hhumidity: 81%, clouds: 54%
14km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 64%
14km/hhumidity: 56%, clouds: 14%
9km/hhumidity: 47%, clouds: 39%
4km/hhumidity: 47%, clouds: 77%
12km/hhumidity: 62%, clouds: 77%
9km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 100%
7km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 95%
5km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 9%
6km/hhumidity: 71%, clouds: 5%
10km/hhumidity: 55%, clouds: 0%
9km/hhumidity: 47%, clouds: 0%
11km/hhumidity: 46%, clouds: 3%
9km/hhumidity: 61%, clouds: 44%
10km/hhumidity: 86%, clouds: 100%
