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 7.97°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.

46.3

°F

December 8, 06:08

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

46.5°F

Tomorrow:

46.2°F

Sunrise:

07:50

Sunset:

15:50

Day Length:

8 h. 0 min.

Rochester in December

Minimum:

42.3°F

Average:

44.0°F

Maximum:

45.2°F

Sea water temperature in Rochester today

As of now, in Rochester, the water temperature is 46.3°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 0.8°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 fall a bit.

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 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 49.7°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 43.6°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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 45.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 45.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 46.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Rochester

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 24	49.6°F	50.1°F	50.7°F
Nov 25	49.7°F	48.2°F	50.1°F
Nov 26	48.8°F	48.7°F	49.9°F
Nov 27	48.8°F	48.8°F	49.8°F
Nov 28	47.3°F	47.7°F	49.4°F
Nov 29	47.1°F	47.3°F	49.1°F
Nov 30	47.2°F	46.8°F	48.7°F
Dec 1	47.4°F	46.0°F	48.6°F
Dec 2	47.4°F	45.8°F	48.3°F
Dec 3	47.2°F	45.6°F	48.3°F
Dec 4	46.9°F	45.6°F	48.0°F
Dec 5	46.8°F	45.6°F	47.8°F
Dec 6	46.6°F	43.1°F	47.4°F
Dec 7	46.5°F	43.1°F	47.3°F
Dec 8	46.3°F	43.6°F	47.1°F
Dec 9	46.2°F	43.9°F	47.0°F
Dec 10	46.1°F	44.1°F	46.9°F
Dec 11	45.9°F	44.5°F	46.7°F
Dec 12	45.9°F	45.3°F	46.7°F
Dec 13	45.8°F	45.4°F	46.6°F
Dec 14	45.6°F	44.2°F	46.4°F
Dec 15	45.1°F	42.5°F	45.8°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 44.4°F in Winter, 49.7°F in Spring, 64.7°F in Summer, and 57.9°F in Autumn.