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Rochester, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Rochester?
Rochester, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Rochester
- Population
- 209.8K
- Elevation
- 154 m
- Coordinates
- 43.15°, -77.62°
Rochester is a city in United States with a population of approximately 209.8K. Average temperatures range from -5°C (23°F) in January to 27°C (80°F) in July. The best time to visit is May, June, July, August, September. The city sits at an elevation of 154 m above sea level.
Time in Rochester right now
Open full time & time zone page 09:16 16
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
IANA time zone
America/New_York
Daylight saving
DST in effect
EST / EDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Rochester
Daylight in Rochester today
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Day length
15h 22m
Climate normals for Rochester
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Wet 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May best
Good June best
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Excellent September best
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Good November
Poor December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / -5°C | -4°C / -11°C | 18days (96 mm) Wet | 4.6h Fair | 74% Muggy | 1.9 Low | Wet | View Details |
| February | 3°C / -4°C | -2°C / -10°C | 13days (84 mm) Wet | 5.9h Fair | 72% Muggy | 3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 7°C / -1°C | 2°C / -7°C | 12days (80 mm) Wet | 7.5h Good | 69% Muggy | 4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 12°C / 4°C | 8°C / -1°C | 13days (109 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 71% Muggy | 4.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May best | 18°C / 10°C | 17°C / 7°C | 12days (81 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 5.8 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 23°C / 15°C | 24°C / 14°C | 11days (73 mm) Wet | 11.8h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 27°C / 19°C | 29°C / 20°C | 11days (96 mm) Wet | 12h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 6.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 26°C / 19°C | 27°C / 19°C | 12days (94 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 5.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 23°C / 15°C | 23°C / 14°C | 9days (72 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 73% Muggy | 5 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 16°C / 10°C | 14°C / 7°C | 14days (131 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 73% Muggy | 3.4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 9°C / 3°C | 5°C / -2°C | 15days (96 mm) Wet | 5.5h Fair | 72% Muggy | 2.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 3°C / -2°C | -2°C / -8°C | 18days (101 mm) Wet | 4.4h Fair | 75% Muggy | 1.6 Low | Wet | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 1°C / -5°C . Feb: 3°C / -4°C . Mar: 7°C / -1°C . Apr: 12°C / 4°C . May: 18°C / 10°C . Jun: 23°C / 15°C . Jul: 27°C / 19°C . Aug: 26°C / 19°C . Sep: 23°C / 15°C . Oct: 16°C / 10°C . Nov: 9°C / 3°C . Dec: 3°C / -2°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 96 mm. Feb: 84 mm. Mar: 80 mm. Apr: 109 mm. May: 81 mm. Jun: 73 mm. Jul: 96 mm. Aug: 94 mm. Sep: 72 mm. Oct: 131 mm. Nov: 96 mm. Dec: 101 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 74%. Feb: 72%. Mar: 69%. Apr: 71%. May: 74%. Jun: 71%. Jul: 72%. Aug: 73%. Sep: 73%. Oct: 73%. Nov: 72%. Dec: 75%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 27 km/h . Feb: 28 km/h . Mar: 27 km/h . Apr: 25 km/h . May: 20 km/h . Jun: 20 km/h . Jul: 18 km/h . Aug: 18 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 23 km/h . Nov: 27 km/h . Dec: 28 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rochester has a population of approximately 209.8K.
The best months to visit Rochester are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Rochester receives approximately 1113mm of rainfall annually across 158 rainy days.
Rochester is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Rochester sits at an elevation of 154 m (505 ft) above sea level.