Water Temperature of Lake Ontario Near Rochester, NY
Current Water Temperature
Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.
Measurement Time: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11:30 AM EST
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Station Name: EAST Lake Ontario - 20NM North Northeast of Rochester, NY
Station Type: Other
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 240 feet
Nearest Address:
Offshore
Rochester, NY 14619
Monroe County
GPS Coordinates: 43.621, -77.401
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Erie Canal, Rochester, NY (36.4 mi)
Oak Orchard Creek, Kent, NY (43.8 mi)
Oswego River, Oswego, NY (46.4 mi)
Johnson Creek, Kuckville, NY (46.9 mi)
Oak Orchard Creek, Kenyonville, NY (50.7 mi)
Oak Orchard Creek, Medina, NY (58.3 mi)
Skaneateles Lake, Skaneateles, NY (67.6 mi)
Eighteenmile Creek, Burt, NY (69.2 mi)
Erie Canal, Lockport, NY (71.6 mi)
St. Lawrence River, Wellesley Island, NY (87.9 mi)
Weather Near Rochester, New York
Current Weather

Humidity: 75%
Feels Like: 42.1°F
Wind: WSW 11.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 14.3 mph
Precipitation: 0.03 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 1 mi
UV Index: 0.2
Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 49°F
L: 45°F

Sun
H: 54°F
L: 44°F

Mon
H: 50°F
L: 43°F
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:03 AM - 12:33 PM10:25 PM - 12:55 AM
Minor Periods
4:45 AM - 6:15 AM3:11 PM - 4:41 PM
Small Craft Advisory issued November 7 at 2:41AM EST until November 10 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Effective: Sat November 7, 2026, 2:41 AM
Expires: Sat November 7, 2026, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 3 AM EST Tuesday. Strongest winds late Sunday through Monday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 47.1°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 16.3 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:03 AM - 12:33 PM10:25 PM - 12:55 AM
Minor Periods
4:45 AM - 6:15 AM3:11 PM - 4:41 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 49.2°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 22.8 mph
UV Index: 2
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:49 AM - 1:19 PM11:12 PM - 1:42 AM
Minor Periods
5:54 AM - 7:24 AM3:36 PM - 5:06 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 46.4°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Wind: 21.7 mph
UV Index: 3
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:02 AM - 2:32 AM11:37 AM - 2:07 PM
Minor Periods
7:01 AM - 8:31 AM4:06 PM - 5:36 PM
