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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 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 high61°F
Typical high range49°F to 73°F
Average low43°F
Typical low range34°F to 52°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 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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