Water Temperature of the York River in Yorktown, VA
Current Water Temperature
Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.
Measurement Time: Friday, November 6, 2026, 2:54 PM EST
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Coast Guard Fishing Pier; Yorktown Fishing Pier; U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown; Gloucester Point, VASponsored Content
Station Name: Yorktown USCG Training Center
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Sensor Depth: -8 feet
Nearest Address:
1 U S Coast Guard Trng Ctr
Yorktown, VA 23690
York County
GPS Coordinates: 37.2265, -76.478806
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Weather for Yorktown, Virginia
Current Weather

Humidity: 95%
Feels Like: 68.5°F
Wind: NW 8.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 17 mph
Precipitation: 0.09 in
Cloud Cover: 73%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0
Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 72°F
L: 60°F

Sat
H: 62°F
L: 48°F

Sun
H: 62°F
L: 44°F
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:14 AM - 11:44 AM9:36 PM - 12:06 AM
Minor Periods
3:27 AM - 4:57 AM2:54 PM - 4:24 PM
Small Craft Advisory issued November 6 at 10:47AM EST until November 7 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 10:47 AM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67.1°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 1.1
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:14 AM - 11:44 AM9:36 PM - 12:06 AM
Minor Periods
3:27 AM - 4:57 AM2:54 PM - 4:24 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 55.9°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 3.3
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:59 AM - 12:29 PM10:21 PM - 12:51 AM
Minor Periods
4:30 AM - 6:00 AM3:20 PM - 4:50 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 52.6°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 3.2
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:45 AM - 1:15 PM11:08 PM - 1:38 AM
Minor Periods
5:34 AM - 7:04 AM3:50 PM - 5:20 PM
