Rochester, MI experiences a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. In the warmer months, temperatures range from an average low of 61 degrees to an average high of 84 degrees Fahrenheit. In the colder months, temperatures dip to an average low of 19 degrees and reach an average high of only 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year, with spring and summer receiving more rain than other seasons. Snowfall is also very common in Rochester during winter months as well as occasional lake-effect snow from nearby Lake Erie and Lake Huron.
Rochester, Michigan gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Rochester averages 33 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 175 sunny days per year in Rochester. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Rochester gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 125 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year