Climate Rochester - New York
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 32 | 34 | 43 | 56 | 68 | 77 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 18 | 19 | 26 | 37 | 46 | 56 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 2.41 | 1.95 | 2.50 | 2.73 | 2.87 | 3.34 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 28 | 22 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 81 | 79 | 72 | 60 | 48 | 37 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 61 | 60 | 52 | 42 | 33 | 24 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.33 | 3.47 | 3.38 | 2.72 | 2.94 | 2.63 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 22 |
What is the average weather in Rochester, New York?
Rochester experiences a humid continental climate, marked by warm summers and cold winters. Precipitation is moderate and spread fairly evenly throughout the year, with winter moisture often arriving as snow. The city is known for its very snowy winters, a significant feature influenced by lake-effect snowfall from the Great Lakes.
Rochester Climate Graph - New York Climate Chart
Daily normals Rochester - New York - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 34.9 | 21.5 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| 2 Jan | 34.7 | 21.3 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| 3 Jan | 34.6 | 21.1 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| 4 Jan | 34.4 | 20.9 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 3.30 | 3.30 |
| 5 Jan | 34.3 | 20.6 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 4.10 | 4.10 |
| 6 Jan | 34.2 | 20.4 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| 7 Jan | 34.0 | 20.2 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 5.90 | 5.90 |
| 8 Jan | 33.9 | 20.0 | 0.69 | 0.69 | 6.70 | 6.70 |
| 9 Jan | 33.8 | 19.8 | 0.77 | 0.77 | 7.60 | 7.60 |
| 10 Jan | 33.7 | 19.6 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 8.50 | 8.50 |
| 11 Jan | 33.6 | 19.5 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 9.40 | 9.40 |
| 12 Jan | 33.5 | 19.3 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 10.30 | 10.30 |
| 13 Jan | 33.4 | 19.1 | 1.11 | 1.11 | 11.30 | 11.30 |
| 14 Jan | 33.3 | 19.0 | 1.19 | 1.19 | 12.20 | 12.20 |
| 15 Jan | 33.2 | 18.8 | 1.28 | 1.28 | 13.10 | 13.10 |
| 16 Jan | 33.1 | 18.7 | 1.36 | 1.36 | 14.00 | 14.00 |
| 17 Jan | 33.0 | 18.5 | 1.44 | 1.44 | 14.90 | 14.90 |
| 18 Jan | 33.0 | 18.4 | 1.53 | 1.53 | 15.80 | 15.80 |
| 19 Jan | 32.9 | 18.3 | 1.61 | 1.61 | 16.70 | 16.70 |
| 20 Jan | 32.9 | 18.2 | 1.69 | 1.69 | 17.60 | 17.60 |
| 21 Jan | 32.8 | 18.1 | 1.77 | 1.77 | 18.50 | 18.50 |
| 22 Jan | 32.8 | 18.0 | 1.85 | 1.85 | 19.40 | 19.40 |
| 23 Jan | 32.8 | 17.9 | 1.93 | 1.93 | 20.30 | 20.30 |
| 24 Jan | 32.8 | 17.8 | 2.01 | 2.01 | 21.10 | 21.10 |
| 25 Jan | 32.8 | 17.8 | 2.09 | 2.09 | 22.00 | 22.00 |
| 26 Jan | 32.8 | 17.7 | 2.17 | 2.17 | 22.90 | 22.90 |
| 27 Jan | 32.8 | 17.7 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 23.80 | 23.80 |
| 28 Jan | 32.8 | 17.7 | 2.32 | 2.32 | 24.70 | 24.70 |
| 29 Jan | 32.9 | 17.7 | 2.40 | 2.40 | 25.60 | 25.60 |
| 30 Jan | 32.9 | 17.7 | 2.47 | 2.47 | 26.50 | 26.50 |
| 31 Jan | 33.0 | 17.7 | 2.55 | 2.55 | 27.40 | 27.40 |
Weather history Rochester - September 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | 81.0 | 68.0 | 0.13 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 Sep | 84.9 | 68.0 | 0.77 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Sep | 82.9 | 66.9 | 0.70 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Sep | 78.1 | 62.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Sep | 73.9 | 57.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Sep | 69.1 | 55.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Sep | 75.0 | 50.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
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Past weather Rochester
| Sep 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 77.8 ºF | 32 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 61.1 ºF | 18 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 1.60 inch | 2.41 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 28 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 84.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 69.1 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 68.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 50.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather September 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Rochester - New York
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | New York | |
| County | Monroe | |
| City | Rochester | |
| Zip Code | 14604 | |
| Longitude | -77.61 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 43.16 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 502ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Rochester - New York
| Local Time | 01:54 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:44 AM | |
| Sunset | 07:29 PM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - New York |
Map of Rochester - New York
USGS National Map — Open interactive map
Rochester weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 57ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 39ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 34.27 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 99 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Rochester
Longitude: -77.6109, Latitude: 43.161
Average weather Rochester, NY - 14604
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
Average precipitation in : Av. precipitation in
Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Ja: January, Fe: February, ...