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Rochester, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Monroe County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
209,720
Population
5,865/sq mi density
$46,628
Median Income
$30,451 per capita
$120,600
Home Value
$228,693 Zillow
$1,039
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
226 sunny days/yr
748
Violent Crime/100K
3,471 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,628 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,600 home value, $1,039/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
748 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Rochester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 40.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 35.8 sq mi (92.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,865/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1699°N, 77.6169°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0375 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.13 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.23 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in |
Rochester has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.9").