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 18.8°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

65.8

°F

June 23, 08:28

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

65.9°F

Tomorrow:

65.6°F

Sunrise:

04:42

Sunset:

21:19

Day Length:

16 h. 37 min.

Rochester in June

Minimum:

39.5°F

Average:

44.7°F

Maximum:

47.7°F

Sea water temperature in Rochester today

As of now, in Rochester, the water temperature is 65.8°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 2.1°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 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 65.4°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 60.7°F on 2024.

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 66.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 65.6°F, while the maximum might reach 67.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Rochester

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 9	61.9°F	59.5°F	60.6°F
Jun 10	61.6°F	59.5°F	60.5°F
Jun 11	60.7°F	58.9°F	60.7°F
Jun 12	60.7°F	58.5°F	60.9°F
Jun 13	60.6°F	60.7°F	61.0°F
Jun 14	61.1°F	61.0°F	61.0°F
Jun 15	61.5°F	60.7°F	61.1°F
Jun 16	61.6°F	61.0°F	61.5°F
Jun 17	61.8°F	61.6°F	61.9°F
Jun 18	63.6°F	62.6°F	62.6°F
Jun 19	64.3°F	63.2°F	62.9°F
Jun 20	65.1°F	64.4°F	63.3°F
Jun 21	65.5°F	64.4°F	63.6°F
Jun 22	65.9°F	64.9°F	63.8°F
Jun 23	65.8°F	65.4°F	63.8°F
Jun 24	65.6°F	65.5°F	63.5°F
Jun 25	65.9°F	66.2°F	63.9°F
Jun 26	66.1°F	65.3°F	64.0°F
Jun 27	66.7°F	68.4°F	64.6°F
Jun 28	66.7°F	67.7°F	64.6°F
Jun 29	66.7°F	67.5°F	64.6°F
Jun 30	67.0°F	67.6°F	64.9°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, 65.2°F in Summer, and 57.9°F in Autumn.