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 5.92°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.

42.7

°F

January 23, 02:10

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

42.7°F

Tomorrow:

42.6°F

Sunrise:

07:49

Sunset:

16:32

Day Length:

8 h. 43 min.

Rochester in January

Minimum:

42.6°F

Average:

45.2°F

Maximum:

47.8°F

Sea water temperature in Rochester today

As of now, in Rochester, the water temperature is 42.7°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 about the same as 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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 44.7°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 40.0°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 42.7°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 9	39.6°F	43.2°F	43.9°F
Jan 10	39.9°F	42.4°F	43.6°F
Jan 11	39.8°F	41.1°F	43.5°F
Jan 12	39.8°F	41.1°F	43.2°F
Jan 13	40.6°F	40.9°F	43.0°F
Jan 14	40.4°F	41.3°F	43.1°F
Jan 15	40.8°F	41.3°F	42.9°F
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	42.7°F	40.0°F	42.7°F
Jan 24	42.6°F	40.0°F	42.7°F
Jan 25	42.7°F	40.4°F	42.7°F
Jan 26	42.7°F	39.9°F	42.8°F
Jan 27	42.8°F	42.7°F	42.9°F
Jan 28	42.7°F	42.6°F	42.8°F
Jan 29	42.7°F	41.5°F	42.8°F
Jan 30	42.6°F	41.8°F	42.6°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.