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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

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 high81°F
Typical high range72°F to 89°F
Average low61°F
Typical low range54°F to 68°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 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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