Rochester weather, reported by Guinness
The live pet-owner forecast for Rochester, New York: walk verdicts, paw-safety context, and a very good weather anchor. Real forecast data, reported with more tail wags than your usual station.
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What Rochester weather usually means for pets
Averages tell you what to plan a wardrobe around. Here is Rochester's typical year with a dog-walk comfort rating for each month, using the same bands as the live verdict above.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Typical midday walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.4°F / 1°C | 19°F / -7°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| February | 35.2°F / 2°C | 19.6°F / -7°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| March | 43.6°F / 6°C | 26.8°F / -3°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| April | 55.5°F / 13°C | 37.1°F / 3°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| May | 69.4°F / 21°C | 48.2°F / 9°C | Fine for most dogs |
| June | 77.9°F / 26°C | 57.4°F / 14°C | Caution — shade & water |
| July | 82.5°F / 28°C | 62.2°F / 17°C | Risky — early/late only |
| August | 80.5°F / 27°C | 61°F / 16°C | Caution — shade & water |
| September | 73.6°F / 23°C | 53.6°F / 12°C | Fine for most dogs |
| October | 61.2°F / 16°C | 43.3°F / 6°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| November | 49.1°F / 10°C | 34°F / 1°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| December | 38.5°F / 4°C | 25.4°F / -4°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
Record high: 102°F / 39°C (July, records since 1871) · Record low: -22°F / -30°C (February, records since 1871) · Average snowfall: 102″ a year, peaking in January
Climate data: NOAA/NWS 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals (Greater Rochester International Airport).
Rochester weather facts every pet owner should know
- Rochester ranks among the snowiest large cities on earth, averaging 102.0 inches a year thanks to lake-effect snow off Lake Ontario: booties and paw wax are winter essentials.
- January alone averages 27.4 inches of snow with typical lows of 19.0F, below the 20F line where walks should shrink to quick, well-bundled outings.
- Summers are a payoff: July highs average just 82.5F, and the city is known for some of the coolest, most comfortable summers among large US metros, great news for thick-coated breeds.
- Temperatures hit 0F on about 4 nights in a typical winter, so a coat for small and senior dogs is standard equipment from December through February.
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