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East River
River · New York, New York
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temp 54°F (12°C)
- Streamflow 41 ft³/s
- Gage height 0.61 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BRONX RIVER AT NY BOTANICAL GARDEN AT BRONX NY (5.9 mi away), as of Oct 29, 2:30 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 01302020, as of Oct 29, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 29 (median 64 ft³/s over 20 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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It’s 54°F at East River now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Mummichog and Striped Bass.
2 fish species in 2 public records within 2 km of East River since 2000.
- Mummichog Fundulus heteroclitus1 record · 2021
- Striped Bass Morone saxatilis1 record · 2020
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: USGS NAS. Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East River?
- East River is a river in New York, New York.
- What is the water temperature at East River?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at East River in New York, New York is 54°F (12°C), measured by USGS gauge 01302020, 5.9 miles away.
- Can you swim at East River?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is East River rated?
- East River in New York, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 436 reviews.
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🌊 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check water levels and current conditions before visiting
- ›Wear life jackets when on the water
- ›Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
- ›Respect private property along riverbanks
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