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Weather in Rochester, New York for January 2026

Your guide to Rochester weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Expect heavy snowfall in Rochester during January, with an average of 18 snowy days.
    According to Rochester snow forecast for January 2026, 2 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Thursday, January 29.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Rochester is slightly cooler than the historical average by -0.8 °F.

  • The forecast for the coming days of January 2026 predicts a temperature of -7.4 °F , which is warmer than usual.

  • In general, the average temperature in Rochester at the beginning of January is -0.1 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of -5.3 °F by the end of January.

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Average dry days
8
Dry days
Average rainy days
5
Rainy days
Average snowy days
18
Snow days
Average temperatures
-1°/-5°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
26 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
80 %
Avg humidity

Rochester Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Light snow showers
0°
2
Overcast
1°
3
Moderate or heavy snow showers
0°
4
Overcast
-2°
5
Light freezing rain
0°
6
Light snow
0°
7
Moderate or heavy snow showers
0°
8
Light snow
0°
9
Overcast
4°
10
Overcast
4°
11
Light snow showers
2°
12
Light snow
2°
13
Overcast
3°
14
Overcast
-1°
15
Overcast
-4°
16
Overcast
-4°
17
Overcast
-1°
18
Light snow
-1°
19
Heavy snow
-3°
20
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-7°
21
Overcast
-5°
22
Heavy snow
-3°
23
Overcast
-3°
24
Overcast
-4°
25
Fog
-2°
26
Light rain
-1°
27
Overcast
-2°
28
Heavy snow
0°
29
Overcast
-9°
30
Overcast
-13°
31
Overcast
-10°

Temperatures trend during January in Rochester

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January weather in Rochester day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Light snow showers
Light snow showers
 0° /-4° 7.6 mm 1.4 cm
Jan. 2 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 0° /-4° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 4 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-5° 0.2 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 5 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-6° 4 mm 2.9 cm
Jan. 6 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-3° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 7 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 0° /-3° 5.7 mm 3.4 cm
Jan. 8 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-3° 0.3 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 9 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-4° 2.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-2° 1.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 11 Light snow showers
Light snow showers
 2° /-2° 4 mm 1.5 cm
Jan. 12 Light snow
Light snow
 2° /-2° 4.9 mm 0.5 cm
Jan. 13 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-2° 1.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-6° 1.6 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 15 Overcast
Overcast
 -4° /-10° 0.8 mm 0.6 cm
Jan. 16 Overcast
Overcast
 -4° /-9° 0.7 mm 0.6 cm
Jan. 17 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-7° 0.7 mm 0.5 cm
Jan. 18 Light snow
Light snow
 -1° /-5° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 19 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -3° /-9° 2.4 mm 2 cm
Jan. 20 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -7° /-12° 0.7 mm 0.6 cm
Jan. 21 Overcast
Overcast
 -5° /-11° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 22 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -3° /-11° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-8° 2.4 mm 1.1 cm
Jan. 24 Overcast
Overcast
 -4° /-7° 2.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Fog
Fog
 -2° /-7° 7.8 mm 5.3 cm
Jan. 26 Light rain
Light rain
 -1° /-5° 10.7 mm 4.8 cm
Jan. 27 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 0° /-5° 6.2 mm 3 cm
Jan. 29 Overcast
Overcast
 -9° /-15° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 -13° /-17° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Overcast
Overcast
 -10° /-13° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Rochester in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Rochester forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Rochester in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Rochester during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -1° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Rochester during January?

Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Rochester during January, with a total of 72.2 mm spread over approximately 5 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

Will it snow in Rochester in January 2026?

Rochester experiences an average snowfall of 24.63 cm during January, occurring over 18 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Rochester during January?

The average wind speed in Rochester during January is 26 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Rochester snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Rochester’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Rochester sees 18 snowy days during January, with approximately 24.6 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Rochester

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Rochesters January weather 💧
Typically, Rochester has 5 rainy days in January with a total of 72.2 mm of rainfall.

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