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 16.6°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

61.9

°F

June 8, 03:44

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

61.9°F

Tomorrow:

62.0°F

Sunrise:

04:43

Sunset:

21:11

Day Length:

16 h. 28 min.

Rochester in June

Minimum:

39.5°F

Average:

44.7°F

Maximum:

47.7°F

Sea water temperature in Rochester today

As of now, in Rochester, the water temperature is 61.9°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.5°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.4°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 58.4°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 62.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 61.9°F, while the maximum might reach 62.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Rochester

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 25	58.9°F	58.8°F	57.9°F
May 26	59.3°F	57.9°F	57.8°F
May 27	60.6°F	58.5°F	58.6°F
May 28	60.4°F	59.5°F	58.9°F
May 29	61.4°F	59.7°F	59.1°F
May 30	61.2°F	59.4°F	59.0°F
May 31	63.0°F	61.0°F	59.8°F
Jun 1	63.0°F	60.2°F	59.7°F
Jun 2	63.0°F	61.3°F	59.7°F
Jun 3	64.2°F	61.3°F	60.4°F
Jun 4	64.0°F	61.3°F	60.4°F
Jun 5	62.3°F	61.0°F	60.3°F
Jun 6	62.4°F	59.7°F	60.5°F
Jun 7	61.9°F	59.6°F	60.4°F
Jun 8	61.9°F	58.4°F	60.4°F
Jun 9	62.0°F	59.5°F	60.5°F
Jun 10	61.9°F	59.5°F	60.4°F
Jun 11	62.2°F	58.9°F	60.7°F
Jun 12	62.5°F	58.5°F	60.9°F
Jun 13	62.6°F	60.7°F	61.1°F
Jun 14	62.5°F	61.0°F	61.0°F
Jun 15	62.6°F	60.7°F	61.1°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.