Weather in Rochester, New York, United States in August
In an average August, Rochester sees a daily high around 81°F and a low around 61°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 81°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 72°F to 89°F |
| Average low | 61°F |
| Typical low range | 54°F to 68°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
98°F
1988-08-03
Lowest
60°F
1992-08-13
Low
Highest
77°F
2006-08-02
Lowest
42°F
1982-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
121°F
1988-08-02
Lowest
37°F
1982-08-29
Humidity
Highest
21.7 g/m³
2006-08-01
Lowest
5.7 g/m³
1982-08-28
Wind
Highest
14 mph
1982-08-25
Lowest
3 mph
2003-08-09
Precip
Wettest
5.63 in
2024
Driest
1.65 in
2002
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