Climate normals · 1970–2000
Rochester Climate
Rochester is a city in United States (NY) with a population of about 209,802. Its average annual temperature is 9.1°C (48°F), with roughly 855 mm of rain per year.
9.1°C
Avg Temp
855
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Rochester Climate
Rochester has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F) and receives about 855 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.1°C
Avg Temp
855
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -5° / 24° | 54 mm |
| February | -4° / 26° | 48 mm |
| March | 1° / 35° | 61 mm |
| April | 8° / 46° | 70 mm |
| May | 15° / 58° | 73 mm |
| June | 20° / 67° | 87 mm |
| July | 22° / 72° | 75 mm |
| August | 21° / 70° | 87 mm |
| September | 17° / 62° | 88 mm |
| October | 11° / 51° | 70 mm |
| November | 5° / 40° | 75 mm |
| December | -1° / 29° | 67 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Rochester
The most comfortable months to visit Rochester are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -9°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Rochester are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Rochester, United States has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C and about 855 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Rochester average about 28°C (83°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.