Rochester, NY Weather
Rochester hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 90°F (32°C) is about 11°F (6°C) above the typical August high of 79°F (26°C).
Current conditions in detail
Rochester weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Rochester looks sunny, with a high of 78° and an overnight low of 67°. There is a 62% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 6 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).
Rochester 14-day forecast
About the weather in Rochester
Weather in Rochester is shaped by its humid subtropical climate - expect hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. July afternoons typically reach 81°F (27°C), while January highs hover near 33°F (1°C). Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches (1066 mm) over about 156 rainy days.
Rochester weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 81°F (27°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 33°F (1°C)
- Record high: 94°F (35°C) · Record low: -5°F (-21°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: October (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 31 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 81°F (27°C) and overnight lows stay near 65°F (18°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 33°F (1°C) and lows around 21°F (-6°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 94°F (35°C) and dropped as low as -5°F (-21°C).
Rain, sun and snow
October is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.8 inches (122 mm) of rain over 13 days, while March is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.3 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 31 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Rochester is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 54°F (12°C) and nights around 38°F (3°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season, plus around 6 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Rochester is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (26°C) and nights around 62°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 37 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Rochester is mild, with daytime highs averaging 61°F (16°C) and nights around 47°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 35 days across the season, plus around 3 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Rochester is frigid, with daytime highs averaging 36°F (2°C) and nights around 24°F (-5°C); expect showers on roughly 46 days across the season, plus around 22 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Rochester by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 21° | 15 | 3.1 in | 3.9 h/day | 74% |
| February | 36° | 21° | 14 | 3.1 in | 5.5 h/day | 71% |
| March | 43° | 28° | 12 | 2.9 in | 7.2 h/day | 70% |
| April | 53° | 37° | 15 | 4.0 in | 8.5 h/day | 70% |
| May | 65° | 49° | 12 | 3.1 in | 10.7 h/day | 72% |
| June | 74° | 58° | 12 | 3.4 in | 11.7 h/day | 70% |
| July | 81° | 65° | 12 | 3.8 in | 12.3 h/day | 71% |
| August | 79° | 64° | 12 | 3.8 in | 11.4 h/day | 73% |
| September | 74° | 58° | 10 | 3.2 in | 9.9 h/day | 74% |
| October | 61° | 48° | 13 | 4.8 in | 6.6 h/day | 74% |
| November | 48° | 36° | 12 | 3.1 in | 5.5 h/day | 72% |
| December | 39° | 29° | 17 | 3.6 in | 3.8 h/day | 76% |