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Weather & Climate in East Rochester, NY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
East Rochester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,745/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1122°N, 77.4872°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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)
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Nov 26, 1999 | 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada | M3.8 | 139 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York | M3.8 | 109 km | 6 km |
| Apr 23, 2023 | New York | M3.6 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada | M3.6 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York | M3.3 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2001 | 6 km W of Bath, New York | M3.2 | 86 km | 0 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada | M3.0 | 137 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 1995 | 3 km NW of Amherst, New York | M3.0 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Nov 7, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada | M3.0 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2007 | 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2004 | 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York | M2.9 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 4 km SSE of Attica, New York | M2.9 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada | M2.8 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Mar 8, 2008 | 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York | M2.7 | 89 km | 6 km |
| Dec 21, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York | M2.7 | 101 km | 8 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.6 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York | M2.6 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 1 km W of Adams Center, New York | M2.6 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Apr 11, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York | M2.6 | 48 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
66 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 11 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 71 km | 20.0 mi | 1 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 97 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1969 | EF3 | 65 km | 17.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 1955 | EF3 | 99 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 28, 2022 | EF2 | 88 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2011 | EF2 | 57 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF2 | 74 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1990 | EF2 | 85 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1972 | EF2 | 94 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2022 | EF1 | 61 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 12, 2021 | EF1 | 51 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 2018 | EF1 | 52 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 2017 | EF1 | 95 km | 4.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2014 | EF1 | 88 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2009 | EF1 | 79 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2007 | EF1 | 82 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 2005 | EF1 | 94 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2003 | EF1 | 21 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 28, 2002 | EF1 | 87 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 15, 1996 | EF1 | 16 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DRY MARSH (1,018 acres, 2010).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2010 | DRY MARSH | 1,018 | 62 km |
| 1994 | MOHAWK POOL | 507 | 75 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
East Rochester has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.9").