What is the current water temperature in Buffalo?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Buffalo?

As of now, in Buffalo, the water temperature is 11.33°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.

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Water temperature in Buffalo

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Buffalo. 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.

52.4

°F

November 14, 23:29

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

52.4°F

Tomorrow:

52.1°F

Sunrise:

07:06

Sunset:

16:53

Day Length:

9 h. 47 min.

Buffalo in November

Minimum:

32.9°F

Average:

36.8°F

Maximum:

39.2°F

Water temperature in Buffalo today

As of now, in Buffalo, the water temperature is 52.4°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 water temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent water 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 aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.7°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 49.1°F on 2019.

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 51.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 50.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 52.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Buffalo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 31	56.1°F	55.8°F	56.2°F
Nov 1	56.8°F	58.0°F	57.2°F
Nov 2	55.2°F	57.9°F	55.7°F
Nov 3	54.8°F	57.6°F	55.5°F
Nov 4	54.6°F	56.6°F	55.2°F
Nov 5	53.7°F	56.1°F	54.9°F
Nov 6	53.3°F	57.9°F	54.5°F
Nov 7	53.5°F	60.6°F	54.7°F
Nov 8	53.1°F	59.5°F	54.5°F
Nov 9	52.4°F	58.7°F	53.7°F
Nov 10	52.4°F	58.5°F	53.5°F
Nov 11	52.4°F	58.4°F	53.4°F
Nov 12	52.4°F	58.0°F	53.0°F
Nov 13	52.4°F	57.8°F	52.8°F
Nov 14	52.4°F	57.3°F	52.3°F
Nov 15	52.1°F	54.4°F	52.0°F
Nov 16	51.9°F	54.2°F	51.7°F
Nov 17	51.4°F	52.7°F	51.2°F
Nov 18	51.2°F	52.6°F	51.1°F
Nov 19	51.0°F	52.6°F	50.9°F
Nov 20	50.9°F	53.2°F	50.8°F
Nov 21	50.6°F	53.1°F	50.4°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.

Water temperature in Buffalo by month

In Buffalo, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 41.

The warmest water in Buffalo was recorded on August 13, 2016, reaching a 78.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 18, 2015, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 37.4°F in Winter, 40.9°F in Spring, 70.0°F in Summer, and 61.5°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Hamburg	52.6°F	12mi
Hamilton	50.0°F	55mi
Mississauga	48.3°F	62mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Buffalo