Weather in Rochester in October
In an average October, Rochester sees a daily high around 60°F and a low around 48°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 60°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 50°F to 70°F |
| Average low | 48°F |
| Typical low range | 40°F to 57°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
81°F
2019-10-01
Lowest
39°F
2008-10-29
Low
Highest
68°F
2002-10-02
Lowest
28°F
1988-10-31
Feels-like
Highest
88°F
2019-10-01
Lowest
18°F
1988-10-31
Humidity
Highest
16.4 g/m³
2019-10-01
Lowest
3.7 g/m³
1988-10-29
Wind
Highest
34 mph
2003-10-15
Lowest
4 mph
2004-10-26
Gust
Highest
69 mph
2003-10-15
Lowest
8 mph
2000-10-25
Precip
Wettest
8.62 in
2021
Driest
1.44 in
1994
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