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 May, August and September, with average daytime highs around 20–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low -12°C), and June the wettest (about 127 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.7 | -11.9 | 34 | 5.4 |
| February | -1.4 | -11.2 | 34 | 7.4 |
| March | 7.1 | -2.9 | 67 | 7.9 |
| April | 12.8 | 2.2 | 103 | 8.2 |
| May | 20.4 | 9.7 | 118 | 10.3 |
| June | 26.3 | 16.2 | 127 | 11.9 |
| July | 27.5 | 17.8 | 105 | 12.4 |
| August | 26.0 | 16.9 | 108 | 11.1 |
| September | 23.2 | 14.1 | 100 | 9.7 |
| October | 14.9 | 6.4 | 81 | 7.4 |
| November | 6.5 | -1.2 | 45 | 5.9 |
| December | -0.5 | -8.2 | 42 | 4.8 |
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01 · OverviewRochester, in brief
Rochester
Positioned within the United States, Rochester is a designated city located in the state of Minnesota. Operating within the America/Chicago timezone, the settlement sits at coordinates 44.02163 latitude and -92.4699 longitude at an elevation of 312 meters above sea level.
Across the geography of the country, multiple locations bear the name Rochester. Beyond the city in Minnesota, the name applies to settlements in numerous states including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin, as well as townships in Iowa and Ohio. International homonyms also exist, appearing in places such as Alberta, Canada, and Victoria, Australia.
The municipal area encompasses a resident population of 112225 people. In administrative and ecclesiastical frameworks, the region intersects with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota. Educational facilities serving the area include the University of Minnesota Rochester, Rochester Community and Technical College, and University Center Rochester. Transportation needs for the locality are served by the Rochester International Airport. Additionally, the broader lexical landscape of the name spans diverse historical references, such as the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester in New York, the Rochester Bestiary, and various collegiate institutions across multiple states.
Frequently Asked Questions 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 44.0216, -92.4699, with an elevation of 312 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Rochester?
Rochester has a recorded population of approximately 112,225 and observes the America/Chicago 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?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Rochester, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.