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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.
Sea temperature in Rochester now

64.5

°F

October 4, 17:34

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

65.3°F

Tomorrow:

64.0°F

Sunrise:

07:03

Sunset:

18:30

Day Length:

11 h. 27 min.

Rochester in October

Minimum:

39.9°F

Average:

43.6°F

Maximum:

45.2°F

Sea water temperature in Rochester today

As of now, in Rochester, the water temperature is 64.5°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 4.2°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 fall 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 62.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 58.4°F on 2025.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 63.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 63.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 64.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Rochester

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 20 65.2°F 62.3°F 63.4°F
Sep 21 65.1°F 62.0°F 63.2°F
Sep 22 63.4°F 61.5°F 63.0°F
Sep 23 63.1°F 61.2°F 62.9°F
Sep 24 63.5°F 60.9°F 62.7°F
Sep 25 64.1°F 61.0°F 62.7°F
Sep 26 63.8°F 60.5°F 62.6°F
Sep 27 63.8°F 59.7°F 62.2°F
Sep 28 64.1°F 59.3°F 61.8°F
Sep 29 64.2°F 58.7°F 61.6°F
Sep 30 64.6°F 58.8°F 61.5°F
Oct 1 64.7°F 58.4°F 61.3°F
Oct 2 65.7°F 58.7°F 61.1°F
Oct 3 65.3°F 58.5°F 60.9°F
Oct 4 64.5°F 58.4°F 60.2°F
Oct 5 64.0°F 57.5°F 59.8°F
Oct 6 63.7°F 57.6°F 59.5°F
Oct 7 63.7°F 58.4°F 59.5°F
Oct 8 63.4°F 58.0°F 59.2°F
Oct 9 63.2°F 57.1°F 59.0°F
Oct 10 63.1°F 57.5°F 58.8°F
Oct 11 63.1°F 57.5°F 58.9°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, 65.4°F in Summer, and 57.9°F in Autumn.