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Rochester weather in February

Average highs of 35°F, lows of 20°F and 2.1 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

February is Rochester’s 11th warmest month, with average highs of 35°F and lows of 20°F. That is 2° warmer than January, and 23° below the yearly average high.

Average high
35°F
Average low
20°F
Precipitation
2.1 in
Wet days
16
Snow
23.1 in
Sunrise · sunset
7:08 AM · 5:40 PM

February across the year

  1. 33°19°Jan
  2. 35°20°Feb
  3. 44°27°Mar
  4. 57°37°Apr
  5. 69°48°May
  6. 78°57°Jun
  7. 83°62°Jul
  8. 81°61°Aug
  9. 74°54°Sep
  10. 61°43°Oct
  11. 49°34°Nov
  12. 39°25°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in February

  • Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
  • Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 16 days this month.
  • Snow is likely (about 23 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

February is good for

What’s on in Rochester in February

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February compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
January33°F19°F2.5 in
February35°F20°F2.1 in
March44°F27°F2.5 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Rochester in February?

Average highs are 35°F and average lows 20°F, for a daily mean of 27°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Rochester in February?

February averages 2.1 in of precipitation over about 16 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 12th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Rochester in February?

Yes, about 23.1 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Rochester in February?

Around mid-February the sun rises about 7:08 AM and sets about 5:40 PM, for roughly 10.5 hours of daylight.

Is February a good time to visit Rochester?

The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. February is cold, with Valentine’s Day events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Rochester Gtr Intl Ap station (4.4 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for February 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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