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 16.71°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

62.1

°F

October 8, 02:04

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.3°F

Tomorrow:

61.7°F

Sunrise:

07:20

Sunset:

18:45

Day Length:

11 h. 25 min.

Buffalo in October

Minimum:

33.2°F

Average:

37.1°F

Maximum:

39.3°F

Water temperature in Buffalo today

As of now, in Buffalo, the water temperature is 62.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 4.0°F lower than 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 67.7°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 63.2°F on 2022.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 60.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 59.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 61.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Buffalo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 24	67.6°F	67.9°F	69.6°F
Sep 25	67.0°F	67.5°F	69.2°F
Sep 26	65.9°F	67.4°F	68.6°F
Sep 27	65.8°F	68.1°F	68.7°F
Sep 28	62.5°F	68.0°F	68.1°F
Sep 29	60.1°F	67.7°F	67.4°F
Sep 30	64.5°F	68.5°F	67.7°F
Oct 1	64.8°F	68.6°F	67.3°F
Oct 2	65.0°F	68.6°F	67.1°F
Oct 3	64.7°F	66.5°F	66.8°F
Oct 4	63.1°F	67.0°F	66.6°F
Oct 5	63.2°F	67.2°F	66.5°F
Oct 6	62.8°F	66.8°F	66.2°F
Oct 7	62.3°F	67.8°F	66.3°F
Oct 8	62.1°F	67.7°F	66.0°F
Oct 9	61.7°F	67.4°F	65.6°F
Oct 10	61.2°F	66.4°F	65.2°F
Oct 11	60.8°F	65.0°F	64.8°F
Oct 12	60.3°F	64.4°F	64.2°F
Oct 13	60.0°F	64.2°F	64.0°F
Oct 14	59.5°F	63.8°F	63.4°F
Oct 15	59.0°F	62.3°F	62.9°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 47.

The warmest water in Buffalo was recorded on August 13, 2016, reaching a 78.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 25, 2016, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 37.3°F in Winter, 41.1°F in Spring, 70.2°F in Summer, and 61.6°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Hamburg	62.8°F	12mi
Hamilton	62.7°F	55mi
Mississauga	62.4°F	62mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Buffalo