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 5.82°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.

42.5

°F

February 23, 05:46

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

42.4°F

Tomorrow:

42.7°F

Sunrise:

06:57

Sunset:

17:27

Day Length:

10 h. 30 min.

Rochester in February

Minimum:

42.0°F

Average:

45.1°F

Maximum:

47.7°F

Sea water temperature in Rochester today

As of now, in Rochester, the water temperature is 42.5°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 0.7°F lower 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 is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. 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 46.1°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 41.4°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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 42.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Rochester

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 9	44.1°F	40.5°F	42.8°F
Feb 10	44.1°F	40.7°F	42.8°F
Feb 11	43.7°F	41.1°F	42.8°F
Feb 12	44.3°F	41.4°F	42.9°F
Feb 13	44.3°F	41.8°F	43.1°F
Feb 14	44.7°F	42.1°F	43.1°F
Feb 15	44.9°F	41.9°F	43.1°F
Feb 16	42.7°F	42.1°F	43.1°F
Feb 17	42.7°F	40.4°F	43.1°F
Feb 18	42.9°F	40.1°F	43.1°F
Feb 19	43.0°F	40.2°F	43.0°F
Feb 20	42.4°F	39.8°F	42.6°F
Feb 21	42.5°F	39.5°F	42.8°F
Feb 22	42.4°F	39.7°F	43.0°F
Feb 23	42.5°F	42.1°F	43.2°F
Feb 24	42.7°F	42.4°F	43.4°F
Feb 25	42.8°F	43.7°F	43.5°F
Feb 26	42.7°F	42.0°F	43.4°F
Feb 27	42.6°F	41.8°F	43.3°F
Feb 28	42.5°F	42.4°F	43.2°F
Mar 1	41.6°F	42.0°F	43.4°F
Mar 2	41.6°F	42.0°F	43.4°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, 49.9°F in Spring, 65.2°F in Summer, and 57.9°F in Autumn.