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 1.96°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.

35.5

°F

January 21, 19:22

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

35.7°F

Tomorrow:

35.4°F

Sunrise:

07:40

Sunset:

17:14

Day Length:

9 h. 34 min.

Buffalo in January

Minimum:

36.0°F

Average:

38.7°F

Maximum:

43.2°F

Water temperature in Buffalo today

As of now, in Buffalo, the water temperature is 35.5°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 0.3°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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 37.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 35.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 34.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 35.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Buffalo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 7	38.8°F	39.4°F	37.7°F
Jan 8	38.5°F	39.1°F	37.4°F
Jan 9	38.2°F	38.8°F	37.1°F
Jan 10	37.8°F	38.5°F	36.8°F
Jan 11	37.5°F	38.3°F	36.8°F
Jan 12	37.2°F	39.7°F	36.8°F
Jan 13	36.9°F	39.1°F	36.5°F
Jan 14	36.7°F	39.3°F	36.3°F
Jan 15	36.6°F	39.0°F	36.1°F
Jan 16	36.4°F	38.8°F	35.9°F
Jan 17	36.3°F	38.6°F	35.8°F
Jan 18	36.1°F	38.3°F	35.7°F
Jan 19	36.0°F	38.0°F	35.6°F
Jan 20	35.7°F	37.7°F	35.5°F
Jan 21	35.5°F	37.4°F	35.2°F
Jan 22	35.4°F	36.9°F	35.0°F
Jan 23	35.3°F	36.6°F	35.0°F
Jan 24	35.2°F	36.3°F	34.8°F
Jan 25	35.0°F	36.1°F	34.7°F
Jan 26	34.9°F	35.9°F	34.6°F
Jan 27	34.9°F	35.7°F	34.6°F
Jan 28	34.9°F	35.6°F	34.6°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 42.

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, 41.0°F in Spring, 70.0°F in Summer, and 61.6°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Hamburg	35.5°F	12mi
Hamilton	37.8°F	55mi
Mississauga	38.3°F	62mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Buffalo