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 2.6°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.

36.7

°F

December 20, 17:52

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

36.5°F

Tomorrow:

36.9°F

Sunrise:

07:43

Sunset:

16:44

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 36.7°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 4.5°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 45.0°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 36.7°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 35.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 33.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 36.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Buffalo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
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	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	36.9°F	41.1°F	41.4°F
Dec 22	36.5°F	41.1°F	40.9°F
Dec 23	35.9°F	40.4°F	40.4°F
Dec 24	35.3°F	39.8°F	39.8°F
Dec 25	34.9°F	39.0°F	39.4°F
Dec 26	34.2°F	38.3°F	38.7°F
Dec 27	33.8°F	37.6°F	38.2°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	37.1°F	12mi
Hamilton	38.8°F	55mi
Mississauga	39.1°F	62mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Buffalo