Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rochester, IN Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 40.8"
- Annual precip
- 181d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rochester
Rochester, Indiana averages 50°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 40.8"
- annual precipitation · 30" snow
- 181 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
40.8"
Annual Snow
30.1"
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
40.8"
Plus 30.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rochester) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Rochester area.
How Rochester compares to every U.S. city
Rochester's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
63 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Rochester
MethodologyRochester's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.8" | 10.7" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3" | 8.0" | 24.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6" | 3.3" | 21.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9" | 0.5" | 7.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.8 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1" | 1.3" | 16.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4" | 6.3" | 25.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.8"
Snow: 10.7"
9.7 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
Snow: 8.0"
7.8 days with precipitation
March 2.6"
Snow: 3.3"
9.3 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
Snow: 0.5"
10.7 days with precipitation
May 4.4"
11.4 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
10.0 days with precipitation
July 4.4"
8.7 days with precipitation
August 4.1"
8.7 days with precipitation
September 3.2"
7.8 days with precipitation
October 3.2"
9.4 days with precipitation
November 3.1"
Snow: 1.3"
9.1 days with precipitation
December 2.4"
Snow: 6.3"
9.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
181 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,168
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
814
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Rochester's climate means for you
Rochester runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 181 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,168 heating and 814 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Rochester, IN
In Rochester, Indiana, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00127482, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Rochester receives roughly 40.8 inches of precipitation each year, with 30.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 181 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 23 and the first fall freeze near October 21. For energy use, 6,168 heating degree days and 814 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rochester scores 63/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Rochester, IN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rochester, Indiana is 50°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Rochester get? ▼
Rochester receives 40.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 30.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rochester? ▼
Rochester has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Rochester? ▼
Rochester has approximately 181 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 23 and the first fall freeze around October 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rochester? ▼
Rochester has 6,168 heating degree days and 814 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Rochester climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00127482 near Rochester.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00127482. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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