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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 September

In an average September, Rochester sees a daily high around 74°F and a low around 54°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high74°F
Typical high range63°F to 84°F
Average low54°F
Typical low range46°F to 62°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

September records

The most extreme September on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total September accumulation.

High

Highest 94°F 2023-09-06
Lowest 49°F 1993-09-30

Low

Highest 73°F 2016-09-08
Lowest 32°F 1991-09-30

Feels-like

Highest 115°F 2018-09-05
Lowest 23°F 1991-09-30

Humidity

Highest 21.2 g/m³ 2016-09-08
Lowest 4.3 g/m³ 1989-09-27

Wind

Highest 17 mph 2005-09-29
Lowest 3 mph 1996-09-04

Precip

Wettest 6.15 in 2006
Driest 1.25 in 2025

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