Water Temperature of the Buffalo River in Buffalo, NY
Current Water Temperature
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 RiverStation 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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Weather for Buffalo, New York
Current Weather

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
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 47 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 22 mins
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 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
12:42 AM - 2:12 PM4:08 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 45.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 22 mins
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 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
12:42 AM - 2:12 PM4:08 AM - 5:38 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 23 mins
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 AM9:17 AM - 11:47 AM
Minor Periods
1:26 PM - 2:56 PM5:08 AM - 6:38 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:08 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 25 mins
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 AM10:10 AM - 12:40 AM
Minor Periods
2:19 PM - 3:49 PM6:02 AM - 7:32 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:09 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 27 mins
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 AM11:02 AM - 1:32 PM
Minor Periods
3:21 PM - 4:51 PM6:48 AM - 8:18 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 29 mins
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 AM11:54 AM - 2:24 PM
Minor Periods
4:28 PM - 5:58 PM7:27 AM - 8:57 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
