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Roosevelt Island
City park · New York, New York
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy BATN6, as of Aug 22, 3:18 AM UTC
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Live data from NOAA buoy BATN6 (4.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:18 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roosevelt Island?
- Roosevelt Island is a city park in New York, New York.
- What is the water temperature at Roosevelt Island?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Roosevelt Island in New York, New York is 76°F (24°C), measured by NOAA buoy BATN6, 4.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at Roosevelt Island?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Roosevelt Island rated?
- Roosevelt Island in New York, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 353 reviews.
- What amenities does Roosevelt Island have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Roosevelt Island include pet-friendly.
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