Weather in Rochester in May
In an average May, Rochester sees a daily high around 67°F and a low around 48°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 67°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 55°F to 81°F |
| Average low | 48°F |
| Typical low range | 38°F to 60°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
93°F
1987-05-30
Lowest
40°F
2020-05-09
Low
Highest
75°F
1996-05-20
Lowest
28°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
110°F
2020-05-26
Lowest
17°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
18.6 g/m³
1991-05-30
Lowest
3.1 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
25 mph
2010-05-08
Lowest
3 mph
2008-05-16
Gust
Highest
65 mph
2010-05-08
Lowest
10 mph
2000-05-21
Precip
Wettest
6.84 in
2011
Driest
0.98 in
2007
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