Small Craft Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach
to Sodus Bay.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions
that could capsize or damage small cra…
Small Craft Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach
to Sodus Bay.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions
that could capsize or damage small cra…
Tomorrow in Rochester looks
sunny, with a high of 53°
and an overnight low of 48°.
Rain is unlikely (3% chance).
Winds top out near 16 mph,
and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).
Rochester has a humid subtropical climate.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°,
and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 21°.
October brings the most rain, on about 13 days,
while July is the sunniest, with 12.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Over a whole year it rains on roughly 156 days.
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).