Weather in Rochester in August
In an average August, Rochester sees a daily high around 79°F and a low around 62°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 79°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 71°F to 86°F |
| Average low | 62°F |
| Typical low range | 55°F to 70°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
96°F
2001-08-09
Lowest
60°F
1986-08-28
Low
Highest
80°F
2006-08-02
Lowest
41°F
1982-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
123°F
1988-08-03
Lowest
35°F
1982-08-29
Humidity
Highest
22.6 g/m³
2006-08-01
Lowest
6.3 g/m³
1986-08-28
Wind
Highest
20 mph
1994-08-28
Lowest
2 mph
1993-08-15
Gust
Highest
50 mph
1994-08-28
Lowest
9 mph
2009-08-14
Precip
Wettest
7.37 in
1994
Driest
1.82 in
1989
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