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Rochester weather in January (Indiana, United States of America)

Thinking of visiting Rochester in January? Check the weather first! Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Rochester typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 0°C. But by evening, they drop to around -8°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Rochester in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 110 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Rochester. July and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rochester climate page with graphs.

 

Rochester, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 70 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
SunshineSunshine 110 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: South Bend, the United States of America (68 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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