Lake Erie Water Temperature in Buffalo
Updated Nov 13, 8:36 PM ET · Source: NOAA CO-OPS Buffalo station (9063020)
That's cold. Prolonged swimming without a wetsuit isn't comfortable, and sudden immersion can be a cold-shock risk.
The far eastern end of Lake Erie off Buffalo is shallow where the lake narrows into the Niagara River, so the water warms fast in summer and cools quickly in fall. The reading comes from the National Weather Service Buffalo nearshore forecast.
See it across the whole lake
Buffalo sits in Lake Erie's eastern basin. NOAA's daily satellite map shows how its water temperature compares to the rest of the lake.
Source: NOAA GLERL CoastWatch (GLSEA)
What is the Lake Erie water temperature at Buffalo right now?
The latest Lake Erie water temperature near Buffalo, NY is 53.6°F, from the NOAA CO-OPS Buffalo station (9063020). There is no NOAA buoy on the New York shore.
Is Lake Erie warm enough to swim at Buffalo?
The current surface temperature near Buffalo is 53.6°F. That's cold. Prolonged swimming without a wetsuit isn't comfortable, and sudden immersion can be a cold-shock risk.
Where does the Buffalo water temperature come from?
There is no NOAA buoy on the New York shore, so it comes from the NOAA CO-OPS Buffalo station (9063020). The lake-wide picture uses NOAA GLERL CoastWatch's daily GLSEA satellite analysis.