Climate for Rochester, New York
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Average Temperatures for Rochester
| Month | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16.6°F | 31.2°F |
| Feb | 17.3°F | 33.2°F |
| Mar | 25.2°F | 42.7°F |
| Apr | 35.3°F | 55.2°F |
| May | 46.1°F | 67.9°F |
| Jun | 55.0°F | 76.6°F |
| Jul | 60.0°F | 81.4°F |
| Aug | 58.7°F | 79.1°F |
| Sept | 51.3°F | 71.1°F |
| Oct | 41.1°F | 59.7°F |
| Nov | 32.6°F | 47.2°F |
| Dec | 22.7°F | 36.1°F |
Rochester's coldest month is January when the average temperature overnight is 16.6°F. In July, the warmest month, the average day time temperature rises to 81.4°F.
Average Rainfall for Rochester
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2.34in. |
| Feb | 2.04in. |
| Mar | 2.58in. |
| Apr | 2.75in. |
| May | 2.82in. |
| Jun | 3.36in. |
| Jul | 2.93in. |
| Aug | 3.54in. |
| Sept | 3.45in. |
| Oct | 2.60in. |
| Nov | 2.84in. |
| Dec | 2.73in. |
The driest month in Rochester is February with 2.04 inches of precipitation, and with 3.54 inches August is the wettest month.
Monthly Sunshine Hours
| Month | Sunshine Hours |
|---|---|
| Jan | 35% |
| Feb | 41% |
| Mar | 49% |
| Apr | 53% |
| May | 59% |
| Jun | 66% |
| Jul | 69% |
| Aug | 66% |
| Sept | 59% |
| Oct | 49% |
| Nov | 31% |
| Dec | 30% |
Sunshine hours refers to the amount sunshine there is during the hours of daylight. A higher percentage means there is more sunshine through the day and a lower percentage will indicate that it is probably cloudier. Sunshine hours are important when you are planning your vacation.
Climate Graphs
Rochester, New York has the following climate graphs available:
