Weather in Rochester in January
In an average January, Rochester sees a daily high around 32°F and a low around 22°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 32°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 19°F to 45°F |
| Average low | 22°F |
| Typical low range | 7°F to 35°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
61°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
3°F
1994-01-19
Low
Highest
54°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-9°F
1982-01-17
Feels-like
Highest
54°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-37°F
1982-01-17
Humidity
Highest
9.4 g/m³
2013-01-13
Lowest
0.8 g/m³
1982-01-17
Wind
Highest
33 mph
2012-01-18
Lowest
6 mph
1994-01-31
Gust
Highest
61 mph
1980-01-11
Lowest
10 mph
1994-01-31
Precip
Wettest
6.16 in
1999
Driest
1.80 in
1981
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