Climate of Rochester, New York, USA
Point-value climate at Rochester (New York, United States of America). Population approximately 755,000.
Located in New York, United States of America, Rochester has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 755,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -4.3°C / 24.3°F in January to 22.6°C / 72.7°F in July, with rainfall varying from 48 mm / 1.9 in (February) to 89 mm / 3.5 in (September) — about 854 mm / 33.6 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Rochester's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.3°C24.3°F | 55 mm2.2″ | Snowy |
| February | -3.4°C25.9°F | 48 mm1.9″ | Snowy |
| March | 1.6°C34.9°F | 60 mm2.4″ | Snowy |
| April | 8.1°C46.6°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| May | 14.9°C58.8°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| June | 19.9°C67.8°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| July | 22.6°C72.7°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| August | 21.4°C70.5°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| September | 17°C62.6°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
| October | 10.7°C51.3°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| November | 4.8°C40.6°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| December | -1.2°C29.8°F | 68 mm2.7″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Rochester?
Rochester does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Rochester's warmest month is July at an average of 22.6°C / 72.7°F, and its driest month is February with about 48 mm / 1.9 in of rain.
What is the climate of Rochester?
Rochester, in New York, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -4.3°C / 24.3°F in January to 22.6°C / 72.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 854 mm / 33.6 in, with the wettest month being September (89 mm / 3.5 in) and the driest February (48 mm / 1.9 in).
What is the average temperature in Rochester in July?
The average temperature in Rochester in July is 22.6°C / 72.7°F, with rainfall of about 73 mm / 2.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Rochester?
The driest month in Rochester is February, with about 48 mm / 1.9 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -3.4°C / 25.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Rochester?
The wettest month in Rochester is September, with approximately 89 mm / 3.5 in of average monthly rainfall.