Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rochester Wwtp, WI Climate
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- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 36.4"
- Annual precip
- 158d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rochester Wwtp
Rochester Wwtp, Wisconsin averages 47°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 36.4"
- precipitation, annual total
- 158 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
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
36.4"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
36.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rochester Wwtp) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Rochester Wwtp area.
How Rochester Wwtp compares to every U.S. city
Rochester Wwtp's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Rochester Wwtp
MethodologyRochester Wwtp'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.7" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1" | 24.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8" | 14.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0" | 2.1 | 0.5 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6" | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0" | 8.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4" | 21.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9" | 27.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.7"
February 1.7"
March 2.1"
April 3.8"
May 4.0"
June 4.7"
July 3.8"
August 3.8"
September 3.6"
October 3.0"
November 2.4"
December 1.9"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
158 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,171
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
529
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Rochester Wwtp's climate means for you
Rochester Wwtp runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 158 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,171 heating and 529 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 Wwtp, WI
In Rochester Wwtp, Wisconsin, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 36°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00477314, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Rochester Wwtp sees about 36.4 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 158 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 5 and the first fall freeze near October 10. On the energy side, 7,171 heating degree days and 529 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 Wwtp scores 64/100 (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 Wwtp, WI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rochester Wwtp, Wisconsin is 47°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 12°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Rochester Wwtp get? ▼
Rochester Wwtp receives 36.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rochester Wwtp? ▼
Rochester Wwtp has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Rochester Wwtp? ▼
Rochester Wwtp has approximately 158 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 5 and the first fall freeze around October 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rochester Wwtp? ▼
Rochester Wwtp has 7,171 heating degree days and 529 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 Wwtp climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00477314 near Rochester Wwtp.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00477314. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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