Water Temperature of the Genesee River in Rochester, NY

Current Water Temperature

32.0°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 5:30 PM EST

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Local Points of Interest

Ford Street Bridge

Genesee River

Station Name: GENESEE RIVER AT FORD STREET BRIDGE, ROCHESTER NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 522 feet

Nearest Address:
Genesee Rivertrail
Rochester, NY 14608
Monroe County

GPS Coordinates: 43.1417222, -77.6163056

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Weather for Rochester, New York

Current Weather

32.5°F
Patchy light snow
Patchy light snow
22°F
29.9°F
85%
SW 15.7 mph
25.3 mph
20.7°F
25.5°F
0 in
100%
4 mi
1010 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
Wed
H: 31°F
L: 10°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Thu
H: 32°F
L: 20°F
Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 21°F
L: 8°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 12°F
L: 4°F
Heavy snow
Sun
H: 13°F
L: 8°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.55 μg/m3
PM10: 5.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 188.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:35 AM
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:08 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 33 mins
Moonrise: 9:11 AM
Moon Transit: 2:40 PM
Moonset: 8:21 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:30 AM - 6:00 AM
2:10 PM - 4:40 PM

Minor Periods

7:51 PM - 9:21 PM
8:41 AM - 10:11 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 2:45PM EST until January 23 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:45 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:45 AM

* WHAT...Widespread light to moderate snow this afternoon into this evening. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches. Lake effect snow develops Thursday and lasts through Friday. Accumulations of 5 to 10 inches within the most persist bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will develop behind the Arctic front Thursday with moderate accumulations expected east and northeast of the lake.

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. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 2:45PM EST until January 22 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:45 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:45 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
31.1°F
10.4°F
21°F
59%
0.02 in
83%
18%
18.6 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.32 μg/m3
PM10: 6.64 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 205.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:35 AM
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:08 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 33 mins
Moonrise: 9:11 AM
Moon Transit: 2:40 PM
Moonset: 8:21 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:30 AM - 6:00 AM
2:10 PM - 4:40 PM

Minor Periods

7:51 PM - 9:21 PM
8:41 AM - 10:11 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
31.6°F
19.6°F
25.6°F
78%
0.07 in
84%
31%
24.2 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.39 μg/m3
PM10: 5.47 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 197.09 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:35 AM
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 9:32 AM
Moon Transit: 3:25 PM
Moonset: 9:31 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:15 AM - 6:45 AM
2:55 PM - 5:25 PM

Minor Periods

9:01 PM - 10:31 PM
9:02 AM - 10:32 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, January 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
21.4°F
8.2°F
16.4°F
70%
0 in
0%
3%
25.5 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.3 μg/m3
PM10: 3.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 180.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:34 AM
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:11 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 9:51 AM
Moon Transit: 9:54 AM
Moonset: 10:42 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:24 AM - 11:54 AM
9:24 AM - 11:54 AM

Minor Periods

10:12 PM - 11:42 PM
9:21 AM - 10:51 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
12.2°F
4.1°F
8.3°F
74%
0 in
0%
0%
18.1 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.99 μg/m3
PM10: 4.1 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 190.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:33 AM
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 10:12 AM
Moon Transit: 4:56 PM
Moonset: 11:55 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:45 AM - 8:15 AM
4:26 PM - 6:56 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:42 AM - 11:12 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy snow
12.5°F
8°F
9.7°F
87%
0.1 in
82%
46%
11.9 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.08 μg/m3
PM10: 5.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 199.66 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.62 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:32 AM
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 10:35 AM
Moon Transit: 5:45 PM
Moonset: 12:55 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:32 AM - 9:02 AM
5:15 PM - 7:45 PM

Minor Periods

10:05 AM - 11:35 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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