Weather in Rochester in May
In an average May, Rochester sees a daily high around 66°F and a low around 45°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 66°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 53°F to 78°F |
| Average low | 45°F |
| Typical low range | 36°F to 55°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
91°F
2006-05-30
Lowest
39°F
2020-05-09
Low
Highest
68°F
1996-05-20
Lowest
27°F
2020-05-13
Feels-like
Highest
108°F
2006-05-30
Lowest
18°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
18.3 g/m³
1991-05-30
Lowest
3.6 g/m³
1986-05-03
Wind
Highest
19 mph
2010-05-08
Lowest
3 mph
2000-05-22
Precip
Wettest
5.92 in
2004
Driest
1.05 in
2007
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