Weather in Rochester, New York, United States in October
In an average October, Rochester sees a daily high around 61°F and a low around 43°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 61°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 49°F to 73°F |
| Average low | 43°F |
| Typical low range | 34°F to 52°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
88°F
2023-10-04
Lowest
37°F
2008-10-29
Low
Highest
67°F
2018-10-09
Lowest
24°F
1988-10-31
Feels-like
Highest
100°F
2019-10-01
Lowest
15°F
1988-10-30
Humidity
Highest
18.0 g/m³
2018-10-09
Lowest
3.4 g/m³
1988-10-30
Wind
Highest
19 mph
2003-10-15
Lowest
3 mph
2021-10-04
Precip
Wettest
7.56 in
2021
Driest
1.02 in
2022
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