Weather in Rochester in May
In an average May, Rochester sees a daily high around 60°F and a low around 48°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 60°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 51°F to 69°F |
| Average low | 48°F |
| Typical low range | 40°F to 56°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
81°F
2012-05-28
Lowest
40°F
2020-05-09
Low
Highest
71°F
2012-05-29
Lowest
32°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
85°F
2012-05-28
Lowest
19°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
16.7 g/m³
1991-05-27
Lowest
3.3 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
30 mph
2018-05-05
Lowest
4 mph
1993-05-09
Gust
Highest
58 mph
2018-05-05
Lowest
10 mph
2019-05-04
Precip
Wettest
6.96 in
2011
Driest
0.85 in
2007
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