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 4.72°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.

40.5

°F

January 30, 03:01

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

40.7°F

Tomorrow:

40.6°F

Sunrise:

07:40

Sunset:

16:44

Day Length:

9 h. 4 min.

Rochester in February

Minimum:

42.0°F

Average:

45.1°F

Maximum:

47.7°F

Sea water temperature in Rochester today

As of now, in Rochester, the water temperature is 40.5°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 2.1°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 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 44.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 40.4°F on 2023.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 40.6°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
Jan 16	40.4°F	41.5°F	42.9°F
Jan 17	41.4°F	42.0°F	43.0°F
Jan 18	41.7°F	42.3°F	43.2°F
Jan 19	40.9°F	42.6°F	43.0°F
Jan 20	42.2°F	42.0°F	42.9°F
Jan 21	42.1°F	40.8°F	42.7°F
Jan 22	42.7°F	41.3°F	42.7°F
Jan 23	42.4°F	40.0°F	42.7°F
Jan 24	40.7°F	40.0°F	42.5°F
Jan 25	42.9°F	40.4°F	42.7°F
Jan 26	43.0°F	39.9°F	42.8°F
Jan 27	43.0°F	42.7°F	42.9°F
Jan 28	40.1°F	42.6°F	42.5°F
Jan 29	40.7°F	41.5°F	42.8°F
Jan 30	40.5°F	41.8°F	42.6°F
Jan 31	40.6°F	42.3°F	42.7°F
Feb 1	40.3°F	42.0°F	42.4°F
Feb 2	40.4°F	40.8°F	42.6°F
Feb 3	40.9°F	41.0°F	43.1°F
Feb 4	40.6°F	40.5°F	42.8°F
Feb 5	40.7°F	41.0°F	42.8°F
Feb 6	40.6°F	40.1°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 8, 2026, dipping to 39.3°F. The average readings by season are 44.1°F in Winter, 49.9°F in Spring, 65.2°F in Summer, and 57.9°F in Autumn.