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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

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 high60°F
Typical high range50°F to 70°F
Average low48°F
Typical low range40°F to 57°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 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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