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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Rochester, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and max 36.7°F (2.6°C). January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Rochester, is another cold month, with an average temperature varying between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C). With the start of February, Rochester measures an average high-temperature of a still wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C), not significantly differing from January's 36.7°F (2.6°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Rochester, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 33.6°F (0.9°C). As Rochester welcomes March, the average high-temperature is noted at a still cold 42.4°F (5.8°C), closely aligning with the preceding month. Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Rochester, Massachusetts, is a fresh spring month, with an average temperature varying between 51.3°F (10.7°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C). April's onset brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C) in March to a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Rochester, is a mild month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and an average high of 60.4°F (15.8°C). May brings a rise in Rochester's average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in April to a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is an agreeable month in Rochester, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.1°F (14.5°C) and an average high of 68.5°F (20.3°C). June's onset brings a subtle temperature rise, moving from a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C) in May to a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July is a moderately hot summer month in Rochester, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average low of 66.2°F (19°C) and an average high of 76.3°F (24.6°C). As June transitions into July, a subtle temperature shift is observed, with average highs adjusting from an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C) to a warm 76.3°F (24.6°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Rochester, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 76.6°F (24.8°C). In Rochester, temperatures reach their average annual highs in August, measuring 76.6°F (24.8°C) and a minimum average of 66.7°F (19.3°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Rochester, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 60.4°F (15.8°C) and max 70°F (21.1°C). September witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from August's moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C) to an agreeable 70°F (21.1°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Rochester, Massachusetts, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.6°F (15.9°C) and min 51.8°F (11°C). With October's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from September's pleasant 70°F (21.1°C) to a refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the autumn, November, is another cool month in Rochester, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and an average low of 41.7°F (5.4°C). November brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C) in October to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Rochester, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.3°F (5.7°C) and min 33.6°F (0.9°C). During the shift to December, Rochester records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C). Weather in December »

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

During the coldest month in Rochester, January, temperatures average a high of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

How much does it rain?

In Rochester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.3 days and collects up to 15.63" (397mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow?

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall.

How many days does it snow?

In Rochester, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.6 days and aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rochester.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 7.7 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 5.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

What are the least humid months?

March and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

What are the most humid months?

June and July, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

When it does not snow?

In Rochester, Massachusetts, snow does not fall in June through September.

When are the longest days?

The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 15h and 12min of daylight.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the hottest time of year?

The month of August sees the average highest temperatures, reaching 76.6°F (24.8°C) at the peak and 66.7°F (19.3°C) at the low.

What month has the most sunshine?

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 12 days and typically aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

Average temperature
Rochester, MA

Average temperature - Rochester, MA

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure
Rochester, MA

Average pressure - Rochester, MA

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed
Rochester, MA

Average wind speed - Rochester, MA

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity
Rochester, MA

Average humidity - Rochester, MA

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (74%).

Average rainfall
Rochester, MA

Average rainfall - Rochester, MA

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days
Rochester, MA

Average rainfall days - Rochester, MA

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average snowfall
Rochester, MA

Average snowfall - Rochester, MA

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days
Rochester, MA

Average snowfall days - Rochester, MA

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Rochester, MA

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Rochester, MA

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days
Rochester, MA

Average sunshine days - Rochester, MA

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.3 days).

Average UV index
Rochester, MA

Average UV index - Rochester, MA

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average visibility
Rochester, MA

Average visibility - Rochester, MA

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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