Rochester, MA 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 · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 53.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,356 mm
- 30.8 insnowfall per year · 78 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rochester: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCHESTER, MA US (USC00196938), adjusted for the elevation of Rochester.
Rochester weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rochester through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:01 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:21 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:06 AM | 8:21 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| July | 5:20 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 5:50 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:03 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:24 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:15 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
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 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 53.4 inches (1,356 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rochester is June to September. At 30 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 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Rochester?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Rochester?
About 53.4 inches (1,356 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Rochester?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rochester?
June to 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 52°F and lows 35°F, with about 4.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Rochester?
Around 6:31 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:24 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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