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 9.55°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.

49.2

°F

April 6, 15:22

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

47.9°F

Tomorrow:

49.2°F

Sunrise:

06:23

Sunset:

19:39

Day Length:

13 h. 16 min.

Rochester in April

Minimum:

41.0°F

Average:

45.0°F

Maximum:

46.7°F

Sea water temperature in Rochester today

As of now, in Rochester, the water temperature is 49.2°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 1.7°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 50.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 44.9°F on 2018.

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 50.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 49.2°F, while the maximum might reach 50.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Rochester

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 23	48.8°F	46.3°F	46.1°F
Mar 24	48.8°F	46.5°F	46.3°F
Mar 25	48.8°F	46.1°F	46.4°F
Mar 26	48.5°F	45.9°F	46.6°F
Mar 27	49.6°F	47.3°F	46.7°F
Mar 28	48.8°F	48.4°F	46.9°F
Mar 29	47.9°F	48.0°F	46.9°F
Mar 30	47.5°F	48.5°F	47.2°F
Mar 31	47.0°F	48.3°F	47.1°F
Apr 1	46.9°F	48.1°F	47.1°F
Apr 2	46.6°F	48.0°F	46.9°F
Apr 3	46.9°F	48.5°F	47.1°F
Apr 4	47.3°F	48.1°F	47.2°F
Apr 5	47.9°F	48.1°F	47.2°F
Apr 6	49.2°F	48.1°F	47.5°F
Apr 7	49.2°F	49.4°F	47.6°F
Apr 8	49.5°F	50.1°F	47.8°F
Apr 9	49.9°F	50.1°F	48.3°F
Apr 10	49.8°F	49.3°F	48.1°F
Apr 11	50.1°F	49.2°F	48.4°F
Apr 12	50.4°F	49.4°F	48.8°F
Apr 13	50.8°F	50.1°F	49.2°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.