Weather in Rochester in January
In an average January, Rochester sees a daily high around 32°F and a low around 19°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 32°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 17°F to 45°F |
| Average low | 19°F |
| Typical low range | 3°F to 34°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
66°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-1°F
1982-01-17
Low
Highest
56°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-15°F
1994-01-31
Feels-like
Highest
56°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-35°F
1994-01-27
Humidity
Highest
10.1 g/m³
2013-01-13
Lowest
0.6 g/m³
1982-01-17
Wind
Highest
24 mph
1996-01-27
Lowest
4 mph
1983-01-27
Gust
Highest
66 mph
1996-01-19
Lowest
8 mph
2005-01-28
Precip
Wettest
5.12 in
1999
Driest
1.24 in
1988
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