Rochester
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Rochester month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Rochester are typically June, August and September, with average daytime highs around 23–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low -6°C), and October the wettest (about 121 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.9 | -5.6 | 81 | 3.8 |
| February | 3.3 | -5.1 | 79 | 5.2 |
| March | 7.2 | -1.7 | 75 | 7.1 |
| April | 12.4 | 3.0 | 102 | 8.3 |
| May | 18.6 | 9.3 | 89 | 10.3 |
| June | 24.3 | 15.0 | 80 | 11.9 |
| July | 27.5 | 18.5 | 97 | 12.3 |
| August | 26.3 | 17.9 | 96 | 11.4 |
| September | 23.2 | 14.6 | 77 | 10.0 |
| October | 16.6 | 9.0 | 121 | 6.7 |
| November | 9.1 | 2.1 | 85 | 5.3 |
| December | 3.6 | -2.6 | 88 | 3.7 |
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01 · OverviewRochester, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Rochester took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Rochester
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Rochester
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Rochester
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Rochester
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Rochester
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Rochester
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01 · Q&AWhere is Rochester located and what are its coordinates?
Rochester is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 43.1548, -77.6156, with an elevation of 154 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Rochester?
Rochester has a recorded population of approximately 209,802 and observes the America/New_York time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Rochester?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Rochester include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Rochester?
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