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 1.38°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.

34.5

°F

December 27, 18:08

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

34.9°F

Tomorrow:

34.3°F

Sunrise:

07:46

Sunset:

16:48

Day Length:

9 h. 2 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 34.5°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 3.8°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 43.7°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 35.8°F on 2018.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 34.6°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Buffalo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	35.0°F	39.9°F	38.7°F
Jan 2	34.7°F	39.7°F	38.5°F
Jan 3	34.7°F	40.0°F	38.5°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	37.1°F	41.5°F	41.7°F
Dec 19	36.5°F	41.4°F	41.5°F
Dec 20	36.7°F	41.3°F	41.2°F
Dec 21	36.8°F	41.1°F	41.0°F
Dec 22	36.2°F	41.1°F	40.5°F
Dec 23	36.0°F	40.4°F	40.0°F
Dec 24	35.6°F	39.8°F	39.4°F
Dec 25	35.4°F	39.0°F	39.0°F
Dec 26	34.9°F	38.3°F	38.4°F
Dec 27	34.5°F	37.6°F	38.2°F
Dec 28	34.3°F	36.9°F	38.1°F
Dec 29	34.3°F	36.9°F	38.1°F
Dec 30	34.4°F	37.5°F	38.2°F
Dec 31	34.7°F	40.1°F	38.4°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 37.3°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	34.6°F	12mi
Hamilton	38.2°F	55mi
Mississauga	39.0°F	62mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Buffalo