Rochester, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 36.5 inprecipitation per year · 927 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rochester: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TIPTON, IA US (USC00138266), adjusted for the elevation of Rochester.
Rochester weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rochester through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:42 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rochester?
Rochester has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 36.5 inches (927 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Rochester is May–June and August–September. At 666 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Rochester
What is the hottest month in Rochester?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Rochester?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Rochester?
About 36.5 inches (927 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Rochester?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rochester?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rochester have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Rochester in November?
Highs average 48°F and lows 30°F, with about 2.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Rochester?
Around 6:52 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:45 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Rochester weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Rochester.
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