LOCAL CLIMATE & HISTORY
Rochester, New York Weather Trends
The past year in Rochester, New York, measured against long-term normals, local records, and the weather that actually happened.
Comparing local weather history Matching recent observations with long-term normals…
Comparing local weather history Matching recent observations with long-term normals…
Rochester climate at a glance
Over the past year, Rochester recorded 180 days with rain (normally 121) and 0 days with snow (normally 65). 62 days reached 80°F or hotter (normally 64) and 54 stayed at or below freezing (normally 42). The normal high for this date is 72°F; today’s observed high was 76°F. Normals reflect 50 years of nearby station records.
Monthly precipitation normals for Rochester
| Month | Rain | Snow (water) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.02 in | 1.44 in | 2.46 in |
| Feb | 0.82 in | 1.27 in | 2.09 in |
| Mar | 1.41 in | 0.97 in | 2.39 in |
| Apr | 2.66 in | 0.29 in | 2.95 in |
| May | 2.77 in | 0.03 in | 2.79 in |
| Jun | 3.22 in | 0.00 in | 3.22 in |
| Jul | 3.46 in | 0.00 in | 3.46 in |
| Aug | 3.42 in | 0.00 in | 3.42 in |
| Sep | 3.24 in | 0.00 in | 3.24 in |
| Oct | 3.10 in | 0.01 in | 3.11 in |
| Nov | 2.22 in | 0.50 in | 2.72 in |
| Dec | 1.50 in | 1.20 in | 2.71 in |