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 0.82°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.

33.5

°F

March 13, 15:50

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

33.5°F

Tomorrow:

33.5°F

Sunrise:

07:32

Sunset:

19:19

Day Length:

11 h. 47 min.

Buffalo in March

Minimum:

36.2°F

Average:

38.5°F

Maximum:

41.2°F

Water temperature in Buffalo today

As of now, in Buffalo, the water temperature is 33.5°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 0.8°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 stay about the same.

Recent water temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable 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 37.7°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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 33.7°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
Feb 27	33.8°F	33.9°F	33.6°F
Feb 28	33.7°F	34.2°F	33.5°F
Mar 1	33.7°F	34.1°F	33.5°F
Mar 2	33.7°F	34.1°F	33.6°F
Mar 3	33.7°F	34.1°F	33.5°F
Mar 4	33.6°F	34.0°F	33.4°F
Mar 5	33.6°F	36.1°F	33.6°F
Mar 6	33.6°F	36.0°F	33.6°F
Mar 7	33.5°F	35.9°F	33.6°F
Mar 8	33.5°F	38.0°F	33.9°F
Mar 9	33.5°F	37.7°F	34.0°F
Mar 10	33.5°F	37.4°F	34.2°F
Mar 11	33.5°F	37.1°F	34.3°F
Mar 12	33.5°F	37.5°F	34.2°F
Mar 13	33.5°F	37.7°F	34.3°F
Mar 14	33.5°F	37.6°F	34.4°F
Mar 15	33.6°F	37.0°F	34.4°F
Mar 16	33.6°F	38.5°F	34.4°F
Mar 17	33.7°F	38.0°F	34.5°F
Mar 18	33.8°F	39.3°F	34.6°F
Mar 19	33.7°F	38.9°F	34.5°F
Mar 20	33.7°F	32.0°F	34.5°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	33.5°F	12mi
Hamilton	37.0°F	55mi
Mississauga	35.5°F	62mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Buffalo