Rochester, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cedar County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
45
Population
47/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rochester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 29.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 695 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6741°N, 91.1443°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cedar County County |
| Nearest Airport | The Eastern Iowa (CID) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in |
Rochester has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.4").