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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

40.6

°F

February 5, 04:55

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

40.5°F

Tomorrow:

40.5°F

Sunrise:

07:30

Sunset:

16:55

Day Length:

9 h. 25 min.

Rochester in February

Minimum:

42.9°F

Average:

45.4°F

Maximum:

47.7°F

Sea water temperature in Rochester today

As of now, in Rochester, the water temperature is 40.6°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 2.3°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 45.5°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 40.9°F on 2019.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 40.4°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
Jan 22 41.3°F 40.5°F 42.8°F
Jan 23 40.0°F 41.0°F 42.8°F
Jan 24 40.0°F 41.8°F 42.8°F
Jan 25 40.4°F 41.5°F 42.8°F
Jan 26 39.9°F 42.3°F 42.8°F
Jan 27 42.7°F 42.8°F 42.9°F
Jan 28 42.6°F 42.7°F 42.8°F
Jan 29 41.5°F 42.6°F 42.8°F
Jan 30 41.8°F 42.3°F 42.6°F
Jan 31 42.3°F 42.7°F 42.7°F
Feb 1 42.0°F 42.5°F 42.4°F
Feb 2 40.8°F 42.9°F 42.5°F
Feb 3 41.0°F 44.8°F 42.9°F
Feb 4 40.5°F 44.2°F 42.8°F
Feb 5 40.6°F 45.5°F 42.9°F
Feb 6 40.5°F 44.6°F 42.8°F
Feb 7 40.2°F 44.1°F 42.5°F
Feb 8 40.5°F 44.2°F 42.8°F
Feb 9 40.3°F 44.0°F 42.6°F
Feb 10 40.4°F 44.1°F 42.7°F
Feb 11 40.4°F 44.7°F 42.7°F
Feb 12 40.4°F 44.7°F 42.7°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 44.3°F in Winter, 49.6°F in Spring, 64.8°F in Summer, and 57.9°F in Autumn.