The weather in August in Rochester

It's warm in August in Rochester with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 19°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Rochester. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Rochester, New York. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2016, Rochester reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 24°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 148 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in August for Rochester

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Rochester. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Rochester New York
Average temperature 27°C 30°C
Max. temperature 29°C 31°C
Min. temperature 16°C -5°C
Total precipitation 148 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 17 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Rochester with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 18°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 28°C, with nights around 18°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Rochester is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Rochester, New York. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Rochester

Temperature in August in Rochester over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Rochester, New York. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Rochester

Total precipitation in August in Rochester over the years

Daily UV index in August in Rochester

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Rochester, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Rochester by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rochester. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.