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Rochester weather in July

Average highs of 83°F, lows of 62°F and 3.6 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

July is Rochester’s warmest month, with average highs of 83°F and lows of 62°F. That is 5° warmer than June, and 24° above the yearly average high.

Average high
83°F
Average low
62°F
Precipitation
3.6 in
Wet days
11
Sunrise · sunset
5:43 AM · 8:48 PM

July 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 July

  • Warm days: shorts and T-shirts.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 11 days this month.

July is good for

What’s on in Rochester in July

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July compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
June78°F57°F3.4 in
July83°F62°F3.6 in
August81°F61°F3.3 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Rochester in July?

Average highs are 83°F and average lows 62°F, for a daily mean of 72°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Rochester in July?

July averages 3.6 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Rochester in July?

Around mid-July the sun rises about 5:43 AM and sets about 8:48 PM, for roughly 15.1 hours of daylight.

Is July a good time to visit Rochester?

The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. July is warm, with Fourth of July events.

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

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