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Weather · January
Rochester weather in January
Average highs of 33°F, lows of 19°F and 2.5 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
January is Rochester’s coldest month, with average highs of 33°F and lows of 19°F. That is 5° cooler than December, and 25° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 33°F
- Average low
- 19°F
- Precipitation
- 2.5 in
- Wet days
- 20
- Snow
- 27.4 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:39 AM · 4:59 PM
January across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in January
- 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 20 days this month.
- Snow is likely (about 27 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
January is good for
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Questions
How hot does it get in Rochester in January?
Average highs are 33°F and average lows 19°F, for a daily mean of 26°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Rochester in January?
January averages 2.5 in of precipitation over about 20 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 10th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Rochester in January?
Yes, about 27.4 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Rochester in January?
Around mid-January the sun rises about 7:39 AM and sets about 4:59 PM, for roughly 9.3 hours of daylight.
Is January a good time to visit Rochester?
The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. January is cold.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Rochester Gtr Intl Ap station (4.4 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for January 15 at the city’s coordinates.