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Water temperature in Rochester (NY) in August

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Is it warm enough to swim in Rochester in August? Average water temperature in Rochester in August is 73.2°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Rochester in August is 77.4°F, and the coldest is 65.8°F. Average high air temperature in Rochester in August is 79°F, and average low temperature is 60°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Rochester

Changes water temperature in Rochester in August 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Rochester for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Rochester, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of August.

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Day 2025 2024 Min Max
August 174.8°F76.1°F69.1°F77°F
August 273.8°F75.9°F69.3°F76.6°F
August 373°F76.1°F70°F76.8°F
August 472.9°F77°F70.5°F77°F
August 573°F77.2°F70.7°F77.2°F
August 673.2°F77°F70.5°F77°F
August 773.4°F76.3°F70.2°F76.5°F
August 873.2°F75°F70.5°F77°F
August 974.1°F75°F71.1°F76.8°F
August 1074.3°F74.8°F71.6°F76.6°F
August 1172.9°F73.9°F71.2°F76.5°F
August 1275°F73.4°F71.1°F76.8°F
August 1375.7°F72.9°F70.2°F77.4°F
August 1475.9°F72.7°F69.6°F76.5°F
August 1575.9°F72.5°F67.3°F76.3°F
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
August 1675.9°F73°F66.9°F76.1°F
August 1775.6°F73.2°F66.2°F75.7°F
August 1875.4°F73.2°F65.8°F75.4°F
August 1975°F73°F66.2°F75.7°F
August 2074.7°F73°F66.6°F75.4°F
August 2174.3°F71.6°F68.5°F75.4°F
August 2272°F70.5°F68.5°F75.4°F
August 2370.9°F70.5°F68.2°F77.4°F
August 2471.6°F70.7°F67.6°F76.8°F
August 2571.8°F71.2°F68.2°F77.4°F
August 2671.8°F71.8°F68.4°F77.4°F
August 2771.2°F72.5°F68.5°F76.3°F
August 2871.4°F73.4°F68.2°F76.5°F
August 2971.8°F73.2°F67.8°F75.6°F
August 3070.2°F72.3°F67.8°F75.4°F
August 3170°F70.9°F68°F75.2°F
Rochester water temp chart in August

Average water temperature in Rochester in August over a decade

20162017201820192020
74.7°F71.8°F74.1°F73.6°F75.4°F
20212022202320242025
74.5°F74.8°F72°F73.6°F73.6°F

Rochester sea state in August

Chart comparing the height of waves in Rochester in August over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Waves height in Rochester in August

Weather and climate in Rochester in August

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Rochester in August based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

  • Average HIGH temperature79°F
  • Average LOW temperature60°F
  • Average humidity
    74
  • Average rainfall days11 days
  • Average rainfall89mm/3.5''
  • Average sunshine8.8h

Rochester water temperature during other months:

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Where is the warm sea water in August?

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Temperature in neighboring cities

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in August. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
New York City74.5°F69.4°F79.2°F
Hamlin Beach73°F63.9°F77.4°F
Sodus Point73.2°F66.9°F77.5°F
Fair Haven73.4°F66.9°F77.9°F
Sandbanks72.5°F64.2°F77.9°F
North Beach72.1°F64.8°F76.5°F
Prince Edward72.3°F64.8°F77.5°F
Brighton71.8°F63.9°F77.2°F
Cobourg71.2°F62.2°F76.8°F
Oswego73.6°F67.5°F78.8°F

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