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 17.4°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.

63.3

°F

October 20, 23:15

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

63.3°F

Tomorrow:

62.9°F

Sunrise:

07:35

Sunset:

18:25

Day Length:

10 h. 50 min.

Buffalo in October

Minimum:

33.1°F

Average:

36.8°F

Maximum:

39.3°F

Water temperature in Buffalo today

As of now, in Buffalo, the water temperature is 63.3°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 2.8°F higher 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 64.6°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 56.8°F on 2015.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 61.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 60.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 62.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Buffalo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 6	66.8°F	67.9°F	66.1°F
Oct 7	67.8°F	67.4°F	65.9°F
Oct 8	67.7°F	67.0°F	65.6°F
Oct 9	67.4°F	66.5°F	65.2°F
Oct 10	66.4°F	65.5°F	64.9°F
Oct 11	65.0°F	64.5°F	64.4°F
Oct 12	64.4°F	63.8°F	64.0°F
Oct 13	64.2°F	63.5°F	63.7°F
Oct 14	63.8°F	63.2°F	63.1°F
Oct 15	62.3°F	62.9°F	62.7°F
Oct 16	63.6°F	62.6°F	62.5°F
Oct 17	63.3°F	61.0°F	61.9°F
Oct 18	62.6°F	60.0°F	61.7°F
Oct 19	63.3°F	60.5°F	61.4°F
Oct 20	63.3°F	60.9°F	60.5°F
Oct 21	62.9°F	61.2°F	60.1°F
Oct 22	62.3°F	60.6°F	59.5°F
Oct 23	61.9°F	59.6°F	59.1°F
Oct 24	61.4°F	60.0°F	58.6°F
Oct 25	61.2°F	60.1°F	58.4°F
Oct 26	60.8°F	59.6°F	58.0°F
Oct 27	60.6°F	59.4°F	57.8°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.

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	63.0°F	12mi
Hamilton	62.3°F	55mi
Mississauga	62.5°F	62mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Buffalo