Rochester, NV

Unincorporated community in Pershing County, Nevada

Rochester is a small unincorporated community in Pershing County, Nevada. It is 11.1 miles N of Unionville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89419.

Rochester at a glance

State
Nevada
County
Pershing County
ZIP code
89419
Nearest town
Unionville (11.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
40.2889, -118.1664

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?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°35°57°78°100°43°20°Jan50°24°Feb59°28°Mar65°32°Apr74°40°May85°47°Jun95°54°Jul93°51°Aug84°42°Sep69°31°Oct54°24°Nov43°18°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan0.7"Feb0.8"Mar0.9"Apr1.2"May0.7"Jun0.2"Jul0.3"Aug0.3"Sep0.6"Oct0.7"Nov0.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RYE PATCH DAM, NV US (USC00267192), adjusted for the elevation of Rochester.

Rochester weather month by month

January
43° 20°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
February
50° 24°F
0.7 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
March
59° 28°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
65° 32°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
May
74° 40°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
85° 47°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
95° 54°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
93° 51°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
84° 42°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
69° 31°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
54° 24°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
December
43° 18°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rochester through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:11 AM4:52 PM9 h 41 min
February6:43 AM5:29 PM10 h 45 min
March7:02 AM7:00 PM11 h 58 min
April6:12 AM7:32 PM13 h 20 min
May5:34 AM8:03 PM14 h 28 min
June5:20 AM8:25 PM15 h 5 min
July5:34 AM8:22 PM14 h 48 min
August6:02 AM7:51 PM13 h 48 min
September6:32 AM7:02 PM12 h 30 min
October7:02 AM6:14 PM11 h 11 min
November6:37 AM4:37 PM9 h 59 min
December7:06 AM4:29 PM9 h 22 min

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

What is the weather like in Rochester?

Rochester has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 8.3 inches (211 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rochester is May–June and September–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 Lovelock, 17.9 miles SW of Rochester.

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

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Questions about Rochester

Where is Rochester, NV?

Rochester is an unincorporated community in Pershing County, Nevada, 11.1 miles N of Unionville.

What county is Rochester in?

Rochester is in Pershing County, Nevada.

What is the ZIP code of Rochester, NV?

The ZIP code for Rochester is 89419.

What is the nearest town to Rochester?

Unionville, 11.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rochester?

Yes. The closest is Lovelock, 17.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rochester?

July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).

What is the coldest month in Rochester?

December, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Rochester?

About 8.3 inches (211 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Rochester?

Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rochester?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rochester have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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