Weather in Rochester in August
In an average August, Rochester sees a daily high around 77°F and a low around 66°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 77°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 71°F to 84°F |
| Average low | 66°F |
| Typical low range | 60°F to 72°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
92°F
1988-08-14
Lowest
60°F
1986-08-28
Low
Highest
80°F
2006-08-02
Lowest
48°F
1982-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
111°F
2006-08-01
Lowest
43°F
1982-08-29
Humidity
Highest
22.8 g/m³
2006-08-01
Lowest
6.6 g/m³
1982-08-29
Wind
Highest
26 mph
1982-08-25
Lowest
4 mph
1993-08-15
Gust
Highest
47 mph
1994-08-28
Lowest
9 mph
1993-08-19
Precip
Wettest
6.45 in
1994
Driest
1.75 in
2002
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