Weather in Rochester, New York, United States in January
In an average January, Rochester sees a daily high around 29°F and a low around 17°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 15°F to 41°F |
| Average low | 17°F |
| Typical low range | 3°F to 30°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
61°F
1995-01-13
Lowest
-1°F
1994-01-19
Low
Highest
52°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-15°F
1994-01-27
Feels-like
Highest
52°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-41°F
1994-01-27
Humidity
Highest
10.0 g/m³
2008-01-08
Lowest
1.0 g/m³
1982-01-17
Wind
Highest
27 mph
1996-01-27
Lowest
4 mph
2006-01-01
Precip
Wettest
4.69 in
1998
Driest
0.83 in
1988
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