Water Temperature of Lake Ontario Near Rochester, NY
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 7:20 PM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Prince Edward, ONStation 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
Nearby Water Temperatures
Northrup Creek, North Greece, NY (30.6 mi)Sandy Creek, North Hamlin, NY (32.3 mi)
Irondequoit Creek, Penfield, NY (33.4 mi)
Allen Creek, Brighton, NY (34.6 mi)
Genesee River, Rochester, NY (34.8 mi)
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: 97%
Feels Like: 55.9°F
Wind: ENE 7.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 8.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 93%
Visibility: 1 mi
UV Index: 0
Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 64°F
L: 55°F

Wed
H: 61°F
L: 50°F

Thu
H: 54°F
L: 42°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 6:30 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 3:14 PM
Moonset: 7:36 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:03 AM - 6:33 AM2:44 PM - 5:14 PM
Minor Periods
7:06 PM - 8:36 PM10:16 AM - 11:46 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
special weather statement in effect
Effective: Tue October 13, 2026, 2:03 PM
Expires: Wed October 14, 2026, 1:03 AM
Rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue this afternoon. What: Local rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 millimetres. When: Ending later this afternoon or evening. Additional Information: A moisture laden low pressure system will continue to track eastward bringing with it showers and the risk for thunderstorms. Modest amounts of instability is expected to build in this afternoon. This will lead to the risk for potentially severe thunderstorms, as well as heavy rainfall, through this afternoon. The rain and thunderstorm risk is expected to clear from west to east this afternoon or early this evening. Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Don't drive through flooded roadways. Avoid low-lying areas. For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/floods for the latest details. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #ONStorm.
special weather statement in effect
Effective: Tue October 13, 2026, 1:07 PM
Expires: Wed October 14, 2026, 1:04 AM
Rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue today. What: Local rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 millimetres. When: Ending later this afternoon or evening. Additional Information: A moisture laden low pressure system will continue to track eastward bringing with it showers and the risk for thunderstorms. Modest amounts of instability is expected to build in this afternoon. This will lead to the risk for potentially severe thunderstorms, as well as heavy rainfall, through this afternoon. The rain and thunderstorm risk is expected to clear from west to east this afternoon or early this evening. Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Don't drive through flooded roadways. Avoid low-lying areas. For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/floods for the latest details. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #ONStorm.
squall watch in effect
Effective: Tue October 13, 2026, 1:58 PM
Expires: Wed October 14, 2026, 12:59 AM
Conditions are favourable for the development of squalls with wind gusts up to 35 knots, frequent lightning and hail. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.
Mariners are advised to prepare for potential squalls. Vulnerable vessels are most at risk and should seek safe harbour if underway. Consider delaying or postponing travel in areas under the Squall Watch.
squall watch in effect
Effective: Tue October 13, 2026, 12:41 PM
Expires: Wed October 14, 2026, 12:59 AM
Conditions are favourable for the development of squalls with wind gusts up to 35 knots, frequent lightning and hail. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.
Mariners are advised to prepare for potential squalls. Vulnerable vessels are most at risk and should seek safe harbour if underway. Consider delaying or postponing travel in areas under the Squall Watch.
squall watch in effect
Effective: Tue October 13, 2026, 5:57 PM
Expires: Wed October 14, 2026, 12:59 AM
Conditions are favourable for the development of squalls with wind gusts up to 35 knots, frequent lightning and hail. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.
Mariners are advised to prepare for potential squalls. Vulnerable vessels are most at risk and should seek safe harbour if underway. Consider delaying or postponing travel in areas under the Squall Watch.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59.7°F
Average Humidity: 95%
Wind: 15.7 mph
UV Index: 2.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 6:30 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 3:14 PM
Moonset: 7:36 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:03 AM - 6:33 AM2:44 PM - 5:14 PM
Minor Periods
7:06 PM - 8:36 PM10:16 AM - 11:46 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 56.9°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 15.7 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 6:28 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 4:04 PM
Moonset: 8:16 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 9.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:53 AM - 7:23 AM3:34 PM - 6:04 PM
Minor Periods
7:46 PM - 9:16 PM11:20 AM - 12:50 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 48.9°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Wind: 15.9 mph
UV Index: 3.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 6:26 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 4:56 PM
Moonset: 9:02 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 17.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:44 AM - 8:14 AM4:26 PM - 6:56 PM
Minor Periods
8:32 PM - 10:02 PM12:19 AM - 1:49 PM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
