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 3.75°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.

38.8

°F

December 17, 13:43

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

38.8°F

Tomorrow:

38.9°F

Sunrise:

07:41

Sunset:

16:42

Day Length:

9 h. 1 min.

Buffalo in December

Minimum:

32.8°F

Average:

36.8°F

Maximum:

39.7°F

Water temperature in Buffalo today

As of now, in Buffalo, the water temperature is 38.8°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 3.2°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 rise 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 45.9°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 38.8°F on 2025.

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 38.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 36.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 38.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Buffalo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 3	43.4°F	48.1°F	45.5°F
Dec 4	42.7°F	46.9°F	45.2°F
Dec 5	42.8°F	46.8°F	45.0°F
Dec 6	42.8°F	46.5°F	44.9°F
Dec 7	43.0°F	45.7°F	44.9°F
Dec 8	42.6°F	45.0°F	44.4°F
Dec 9	42.0°F	44.3°F	43.9°F
Dec 10	40.8°F	43.6°F	43.5°F
Dec 11	40.4°F	42.9°F	43.1°F
Dec 12	40.1°F	42.3°F	43.0°F
Dec 13	39.4°F	41.8°F	42.4°F
Dec 14	38.9°F	41.7°F	42.1°F
Dec 15	38.8°F	41.3°F	42.1°F
Dec 16	38.8°F	41.4°F	42.0°F
Dec 17	38.8°F	41.3°F	41.9°F
Dec 18	38.9°F	41.5°F	42.1°F
Dec 19	38.8°F	41.4°F	42.0°F
Dec 20	38.5°F	41.3°F	41.7°F
Dec 21	38.2°F	41.1°F	41.4°F
Dec 22	37.8°F	41.1°F	40.9°F
Dec 23	37.2°F	40.4°F	40.4°F
Dec 24	36.6°F	39.8°F	39.8°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	38.8°F	12mi
Hamilton	38.9°F	55mi
Mississauga	39.3°F	62mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Buffalo