Water Temperature of the Buffalo River in Buffalo, NY

Current Water Temperature

32.5°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 8:54 AM EST

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Local Points of Interest

Lake Erie; Buffalo Harbor; United States Coast Guard Sector Buffalo; Times Beach Nature Preserve; Niagara River

Buffalo River

Station Name: Buffalo
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 564 feet

Sensor Depth: -5 feet

Nearest Address:
Coast Guard Station S Road
Buffalo, NY 14203
Erie County

GPS Coordinates: 42.877444, -78.890472

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Irondequoit Creek, Penfield, NY (72.1 mi)

Weather for Buffalo, New York

Current Weather

37.9°F

Conditions: Overcast

Feels Like: 29.2°F

Heat Index: 33.4°F

Humidity: 89%

Wind: WSW 15 mph

Wind Gusts: 21.2 mph

Wind Chill: 24.8°F

Dew Point: 31°F

Precipitation: 0 in

Cloud Cover: 100%

Visibility: 9 mi

Air Pressure: 998 mbar

UV Index: 0.1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 35°F
L: 22°F

Thu
H: 16°F
L: 11°F

Fri
H: 26°F
L: 18°F

Sat
H: 34°F
L: 21°F

Sun
H: 20°F
L: 15°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 4.95 μg/m3

PM10: 5.05 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 191.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 47 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:44 AM
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 22 mins

Moonrise: 4:38 AM
Moon Transit: 8:56 AM
Moonset: 1:12 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:26 AM - 10:56 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

12:42 AM - 2:12 PM
4:08 AM - 5:38 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 12:57AM EST until January 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 12:57 AM
Expires: Wed January 14, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Rain will change to snow by this evening. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, Genesee, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

Snow will result in slippery roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 12:57AM EST until January 16 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 12:57 AM
Expires: Wed January 14, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches. The highest amounts will be across the Chautauqua Ridge and Boston Hills. Wind chills below zero are expected Thursday and Thursday night. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy moderate snow

High Temperature: 34.7°F

Low Temperature: 22.3°F

Average Temperature: 32.3°F

Average Humidity: 86%

Precipitation: 0.02 in

Chance of Rain: 75%

Chance of Snow: 18%

Maximum Wind: 20.6 mph

UV Index: 0.1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 7.31 μg/m3

PM10: 7.78 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 229.01 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 45.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:44 AM
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 22 mins

Moonrise: 4:38 AM
Moon Transit: 8:56 AM
Moonset: 1:12 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:26 AM - 10:56 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

12:42 AM - 2:12 PM
4:08 AM - 5:38 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast

High Temperature: 15.6°F

Low Temperature: 10.9°F

Average Temperature: 14.4°F

Average Humidity: 70%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 17.4 mph

UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 3.69 μg/m3

PM10: 3.75 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 202.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:43 AM
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 23 mins

Moonrise: 5:38 AM
Moon Transit: 9:47 AM
Moonset: 1:56 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:17 AM - 11:47 AM

Minor Periods

1:26 PM - 2:56 PM
5:08 AM - 6:38 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, January 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light freezing rain

High Temperature: 26.4°F

Low Temperature: 18.3°F

Average Temperature: 22.6°F

Average Humidity: 73%

Precipitation: 0.01 in

Chance of Rain: 75%

Chance of Snow: 6%

Maximum Wind: 21.5 mph

UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 4.72 μg/m3

PM10: 4.78 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 194.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:43 AM
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:08 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 25 mins

Moonrise: 6:32 AM
Moon Transit: 10:40 AM
Moonset: 2:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:10 AM - 12:40 AM

Minor Periods

2:19 PM - 3:49 PM
6:02 AM - 7:32 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Blizzard

High Temperature: 34.1°F

Low Temperature: 21.4°F

Average Temperature: 30.7°F

Average Humidity: 86%

Precipitation: 0.21 in

Chance of Rain: 69%

Chance of Snow: 69%

Maximum Wind: 22.4 mph

UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 6.01 μg/m3

PM10: 6.23 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 170.24 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:42 AM
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:09 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 27 mins

Moonrise: 7:18 AM
Moon Transit: 11:32 AM
Moonset: 3:51 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:08 AM - 2:38 AM
11:02 AM - 1:32 PM

Minor Periods

3:21 PM - 4:51 PM
6:48 AM - 8:18 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Blizzard

High Temperature: 20°F

Low Temperature: 15.1°F

Average Temperature: 18°F

Average Humidity: 82%

Precipitation: 0.15 in

Chance of Rain: 71%

Chance of Snow: 62%

Maximum Wind: 21.3 mph

UV Index: 1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 4 μg/m3

PM10: 4.04 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 199.99 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:42 AM
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 29 mins

Moonrise: 7:57 AM
Moon Transit: 12:24 AM
Moonset: 4:58 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:00 AM - 3:30 AM
11:54 AM - 2:24 PM

Minor Periods

4:28 PM - 5:58 PM
7:27 AM - 8:57 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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