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Cohoes Falls

Waterfall · Cohoes, New York

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temp 57°F (14°C)
  • Streamflow 1,700 ft³/s
  • Gage height 8.70 ft

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MOHAWK RIVER AT COHOES NY (0.3 mi away), as of Oct 20, 5:00 AM gauge-local time.

Why, sources & official advisories
  • Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 01357500, as of Oct 20, 5:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 2,790 ft³/s over 101 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 5:00 AM gauge-local time

No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Get an email when it’s warm enough

It’s 57°F at Cohoes Falls now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Cool today
Editor's Notes
Cohoes Falls carries the Mohawk River over a ledge roughly 1,000 feet wide, dropping as much as 90 feet. Haudenosaunee tradition places the Great Peacemaker's founding of the Confederacy here — and water drawn off for canal locks and power can leave the shale nearly bare in a dry summer.

Weather at Cohoes Falls

44°F, Clear · H 62° / L 43° · 4% chance of rain
H: 62° L: 43°
Clear
Clear
44°
|
Feels like 41°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
78%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
Clear
48°
3 AM
Clear
45°
6 AM
Clear
44°
9 AM
Sunny
49°
12 PM
Sunny
60°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
62°
6 PM
Sunny
53°
9 PM
Clear
48°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Cohoes Falls?
Cohoes Falls is a waterfall in Cohoes, New York.
What is the water temperature at Cohoes Falls?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Cohoes Falls in Cohoes, New York is 57°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 01357500, 0.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Cohoes Falls?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 20, 2026.
How is Cohoes Falls rated?
Cohoes Falls in Cohoes, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 133 reviews.

Location & Contact

Cohoes, NY 12188

Cohoes, New York 12188

💧 Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Visit after rainfall for best water flow
  • ›Wear sturdy hiking boots with good traction
  • ›Bring a waterproof camera or phone case
  • ›Stay on designated trails and viewing areas
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