What is the current water temperature in Rochester?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Rochester?

As of now, in Rochester, the water temperature is 13.53°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Rochester

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Rochester. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

56.4

°F

May 20, 21:17

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

55.6°F

Tomorrow:

56.9°F

Sunrise:

05:00

Sunset:

20:50

Day Length:

15 h. 50 min.

Rochester in May

Minimum:

40.4°F

Average:

44.9°F

Maximum:

47.9°F

Sea water temperature in Rochester today

As of now, in Rochester, the water temperature is 56.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is about the same as the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.2°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 54.1°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 57.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 56.9°F, while the maximum might reach 58.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Rochester

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 6	55.5°F	56.3°F	53.1°F
May 7	54.4°F	56.1°F	53.0°F
May 8	56.0°F	56.0°F	53.4°F
May 9	55.7°F	56.3°F	53.9°F
May 10	56.8°F	56.4°F	54.0°F
May 11	56.2°F	56.7°F	54.3°F
May 12	55.4°F	56.6°F	54.2°F
May 13	55.9°F	57.9°F	54.6°F
May 14	55.7°F	57.1°F	54.6°F
May 15	54.9°F	58.6°F	55.0°F
May 16	55.3°F	57.7°F	55.2°F
May 17	55.7°F	59.1°F	55.9°F
May 18	55.1°F	57.9°F	55.9°F
May 19	55.6°F	57.6°F	56.1°F
May 20	56.4°F	57.2°F	56.5°F
May 21	56.9°F	58.2°F	57.0°F
May 22	57.1°F	58.4°F	57.2°F
May 23	57.4°F	58.4°F	57.5°F
May 24	57.7°F	58.8°F	57.8°F
May 25	57.7°F	58.8°F	57.8°F
May 26	57.5°F	57.9°F	57.7°F
May 27	58.3°F	58.5°F	58.4°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Rochester by month

In an average year, Rochester offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Rochester was recorded on August 16, 2022, reaching a 72.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 8, 2026, dipping to 39.3°F. The average readings by season are 44.1°F in Winter, 50.0°F in Spring, 65.2°F in Summer, and 57.9°F in Autumn.