What’s the climate like in Rochester?
The current climate of Rochester features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of 1°C. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -7°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Rochester in recent years was 35°C in July 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -16°C in January 2018.
On average, Rochester gets 1727 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 129 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Rochester?
The best time to visit Rochester for pleasant to warm weather is May through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Rochester.
Climate Table of Rochester
The climate table of Rochester shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 1 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 10 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -7 | -7 | -2 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 2 | -2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 99 | 122 | 99 | 153 | 125 | 122 | 252 | 148 | 111 | 185 | 109 | 202 |
| Snow (cm) | 35 | 39 | 18 | 2,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 8,4 | 26 |
| UV Index | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 1°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1727 mm per year, averaging 144 mm per month
- Snowfall: 129 cm per year
- Driest months: 99 mm in January, March and 109 mm in November
- Wettest months: 252 mm in July, 202 mm in December and 185 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Rochester
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Rochester, New York. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Rochester
This graph shows how much precipitation Rochester, New York, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Rochester
This graph shows how much snow Rochester, New York, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Rochester
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Rochester, New York. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Rochester
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Rochester, New York. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Rochester
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Rochester, New York, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Rochester
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Rochester, New York, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Rochester by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rochester. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
