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 10.97°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.

51.7

°F

October 31, 03:00

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

52.1°F

Tomorrow:

51.7°F

Sunrise:

06:49

Sunset:

16:34

Day Length:

9 h. 45 min.

Rochester in November

Minimum:

41.1°F

Average:

43.9°F

Maximum:

45.5°F

Sea water temperature in Rochester today

As of now, in Rochester, the water temperature is 51.7°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 3.3°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 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 56.3°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 54.1°F on 2018.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 50.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 50.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 51.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Rochester

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 17	57.1°F	57.5°F	57.9°F
Oct 18	56.9°F	56.9°F	57.4°F
Oct 19	56.8°F	56.4°F	57.3°F
Oct 20	56.0°F	56.5°F	57.0°F
Oct 21	56.2°F	55.3°F	56.9°F
Oct 22	56.1°F	55.4°F	56.7°F
Oct 23	56.2°F	55.5°F	56.5°F
Oct 24	55.6°F	55.5°F	56.3°F
Oct 25	55.3°F	55.3°F	56.3°F
Oct 26	54.8°F	55.0°F	56.1°F
Oct 27	54.4°F	54.3°F	55.8°F
Oct 28	54.1°F	54.2°F	55.8°F
Oct 29	54.0°F	54.6°F	55.6°F
Oct 30	52.1°F	54.6°F	55.5°F
Oct 31	51.7°F	54.5°F	55.1°F
Nov 1	51.7°F	55.0°F	55.0°F
Nov 2	51.3°F	55.0°F	54.6°F
Nov 3	51.1°F	55.3°F	54.4°F
Nov 4	50.7°F	55.1°F	54.1°F
Nov 5	50.6°F	54.9°F	53.9°F
Nov 6	50.4°F	54.7°F	53.7°F
Nov 7	50.2°F	54.6°F	53.5°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 44.2°F in Winter, 49.8°F in Spring, 64.9°F in Summer, and 57.8°F in Autumn.