Rochester, IL

Unincorporated community in Wabash County, Illinois

Rochester is a small unincorporated community in Wabash County, Illinois. It is 2.2 miles W of Keensburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62852.

Rochester at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Wabash County
ZIP code
62852
Nearest town
Keensburg (2.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.3456, -87.8281

Weather in Rochester now

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Rochester weather by the hour

Rochester weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rochester.

This week in Rochester

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rochester

What is the weather usually like in Rochester?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°38°56°74°92°40°25°Jan45°27°Feb55°36°Mar67°46°Apr76°57°May85°66°Jun87°69°Jul86°67°Aug81°59°Sep69°47°Oct55°36°Nov44°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan3.1"Feb4.1"Mar5.1"Apr5.8"May4.7"Jun4.5"Jul3.2"Aug3.5"Sep3.8"Oct3.9"Nov3.4"Dec

Best time to visit Rochester: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT CARMEL, IL US (USC00115888), adjusted for the elevation of Rochester.

Rochester weather month by month

January
40° 25°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
February
45° 27°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
March
55° 36°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
April
67° 46°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
76° 57°F
5.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
85° 66°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 69°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
86° 67°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
81° 59°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
69° 47°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
55° 36°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
44° 28°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rochester through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:05 AM4:56 PM9 h 51 min
February6:39 AM5:30 PM10 h 50 min
March7:00 AM6:59 PM11 h 59 min
April6:13 AM7:28 PM13 h 15 min
May5:38 AM7:57 PM14 h 18 min
June5:25 AM8:18 PM14 h 52 min
July5:38 AM8:16 PM14 h 37 min
August6:04 AM7:46 PM13 h 41 min
September6:31 AM7:00 PM12 h 29 min
October6:59 AM6:14 PM11 h 15 min
November6:31 AM4:40 PM10 h 8 min
December6:59 AM4:33 PM9 h 33 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Rochester?

Rochester has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 48.7 inches (1,238 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rochester is May and August to October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Rochester

The closest live webcam is Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVER, 10.5 miles S of Rochester.

Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVERBarrett · 10.5 mi SOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-1 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 10.5 mi SOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-2 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 10.5 mi SOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-3 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 10.5 mi SOn Windy
Princeton: IN 64: 01-026-024-_-_-cam-1 SR 64/65 & Richland Creek DrPrinceton · 12.7 mi EOn Windy
Princeton: IN 64: 01-026-001-_-_-cam-1 SR 65 - Main St & SR 64 - Broadway StPrinceton · 14.1 mi EOn Windy
King: US 41: 01-026-022-_-_-cam-1 US 41 & CR 350King · 14.4 mi EOn Windy
Fort Branch: IN 168: 01-026-012-_-_-cam-1 US 41 & SR 168Fort Branch · 15.5 mi SEOn Windy
Inglefield: US 41: 01-082-119-_-_-cam-1 US 41 - RdInglefield · 22.2 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rochester.

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Map of Rochester, IL

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Questions about Rochester

Where is Rochester, IL?

Rochester is an unincorporated community in Wabash County, Illinois, 2.2 miles W of Keensburg.

What county is Rochester in?

Rochester is in Wabash County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Rochester, IL?

The ZIP code for Rochester is 62852.

What is the nearest town to Rochester?

Keensburg, 2.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rochester?

Yes. The closest is Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVER, 10.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rochester?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Rochester?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Rochester?

About 48.7 inches (1,238 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Rochester?

Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rochester?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rochester have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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