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 7.22°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.

45.0

°F

December 5, 20:14

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

46.8°F

Tomorrow:

44.6°F

Sunrise:

07:46

Sunset:

15:51

Day Length:

8 h. 5 min.

Rochester in December

Minimum:

41.1°F

Average:

43.6°F

Maximum:

45.2°F

Sea water temperature in Rochester today

As of now, in Rochester, the water temperature is 45.0°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 2.6°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 fall 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 49.5°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 45.6°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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 44.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 43.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 44.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Rochester

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 21	51.0°F	50.5°F	51.1°F
Nov 22	50.6°F	50.0°F	50.8°F
Nov 23	50.2°F	49.8°F	50.6°F
Nov 24	48.8°F	49.6°F	50.4°F
Nov 25	48.7°F	49.7°F	49.9°F
Nov 26	47.0°F	48.8°F	49.6°F
Nov 27	46.8°F	48.8°F	49.4°F
Nov 28	47.2°F	47.3°F	49.1°F
Nov 29	47.9°F	47.1°F	48.8°F
Nov 30	47.0°F	47.2°F	48.4°F
Dec 1	46.7°F	47.4°F	48.2°F
Dec 2	46.9°F	47.4°F	48.0°F
Dec 3	46.1°F	47.2°F	48.0°F
Dec 4	46.8°F	46.9°F	47.8°F
Dec 5	45.0°F	46.8°F	47.6°F
Dec 6	44.6°F	46.6°F	47.2°F
Dec 7	44.4°F	46.5°F	47.1°F
Dec 8	44.3°F	46.8°F	47.0°F
Dec 9	44.2°F	46.8°F	46.9°F
Dec 10	44.1°F	46.6°F	46.7°F
Dec 11	43.9°F	46.8°F	46.6°F
Dec 12	44.0°F	46.9°F	46.7°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 20, 2024, dipping to 39.4°F. The average readings by season are 44.2°F in Winter, 49.8°F in Spring, 64.9°F in Summer, and 57.8°F in Autumn.