Small Craft Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake America from Hamlin Beach
to Mexico Bay.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions
that could capsize or damage small cra…
Rochester, NY Weather: Current Temperature & Forecast
Right now in Rochester, it is
38° with light sleet.
Today's forecast reaches 42°,
with a low of 37°.
Tomorrow in Rochester looks
partly cloudy, with a high of 46°
and an overnight low of 38°.
Precipitation chance is modest at 16%.
Winds top out near 9 mph,
and the UV index reaches 1 (low).
Aim for May to October if you get the choice: these are the warmest and brightest weeks of the year, and highs average 72°F (22°C) against roughly 12 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
How warm is Rochester on average?
50°F (10°C) across all twelve months - about 57°F (14°C) by day and 43°F (6°C) after dark.
When is Rochester at its coldest?
January, with highs of 33°F (1°C) and lows near 21°F (-6°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -5°F (-21°C).
Is Rochester cold in winter?
January nights average 21°F (-6°C). Frost and occasional ice are part of the season.
What is the rainiest month in Rochester?
October, at 4.8 inches (122 mm) over about 13 days. March is the driest month, at 2.9 inches (74 mm).
How often does it rain in Rochester?
About 156 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 42.0 inches (1066 mm). That works out at roughly 6.8 mm on an average wet day.
Is there snow in Rochester?
Yes - about 31 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated November through April.
Which month is warmest in Rochester?
July, averaging 81°F (27°C) by day and 65°F (18°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 94°F (35°C).