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 11.96°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.

53.5

°F

April 27, 17:21

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

53.8°F

Tomorrow:

53.5°F

Sunrise:

05:39

Sunset:

20:14

Day Length:

14 h. 35 min.

Rochester in May

Minimum:

40.4°F

Average:

44.9°F

Maximum:

47.9°F

Sea water temperature in Rochester today

As of now, in Rochester, the water temperature is 53.5°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 1.9°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 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 53.4°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 50.0°F on 2016.

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 53.6°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
Apr 13	49.1°F	50.1°F	49.2°F
Apr 14	49.0°F	50.8°F	49.2°F
Apr 15	49.8°F	51.2°F	49.4°F
Apr 16	50.6°F	51.8°F	49.7°F
Apr 17	51.1°F	51.7°F	49.7°F
Apr 18	51.5°F	51.5°F	50.2°F
Apr 19	51.3°F	51.9°F	50.3°F
Apr 20	52.1°F	51.8°F	50.7°F
Apr 21	53.3°F	51.8°F	51.1°F
Apr 22	52.6°F	52.6°F	51.1°F
Apr 23	52.5°F	53.3°F	51.5°F
Apr 24	53.1°F	53.3°F	51.5°F
Apr 25	53.2°F	53.3°F	51.3°F
Apr 26	53.8°F	53.3°F	51.6°F
Apr 27	53.5°F	53.3°F	51.6°F
Apr 28	53.5°F	54.2°F	51.6°F
Apr 29	53.4°F	54.2°F	51.5°F
Apr 30	53.5°F	55.6°F	51.6°F
May 1	53.4°F	54.6°F	51.5°F
May 2	53.7°F	55.3°F	51.8°F
May 3	53.9°F	54.8°F	52.0°F
May 4	54.0°F	55.5°F	52.1°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.