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Fog,much the same tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 80° in Rochester today. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 81°, with a 11% chance of rain.

80°69°
81°65°
79°65°
82°65°
79°62°
79°57°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaysplit ±10°Thursdaysplit ±7°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
83°
Fog
Today 83°·Low 68°·Rain 1%
AmericanNOAA GFS
79°
Cloudy
Today 79°·Low 68°·Rain 1%
EuropeanECMWF
80°
Light drizzle
Today 80°·Low 70°·Rain 43%

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Rochester and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Fog
80° 69°
models agree
Tomorrow
Cloudy
81° 65°
models agree
Mon
Light drizzle
79° 65°
models agree
Tue
Drizzle
82° 65°
models agree
Wed
Light drizzle
79° 62°
±10°
Thu
Mostly clear
79° 57°
±7°
Fri
Mostly clear
81° 61°
±8°
Sat
Drizzle
80° 62°
±7°
Sun
Heavy drizzle
65° 56°
±12°
Mon
Light drizzle
66° 51°
±14°
Tue
Drizzle
69° 51°
±11°
Wed
Mostly clear
72° 49°
±5°
Thu
Cloudy
73° 53°
±9°
Fri
Cloudy
73° 56°
models agree

Rochester, MN is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 80°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 15°F), with roughly 35 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Rochester right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Rochester climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
27°
15°
Feb
37°
18°
Mar
43°
24°
Apr
55°
37°
May
71°
50°
Jun
79°
60°
Jul
80°
62°
Aug
80°
62°
Sep
76°
58°
Oct
61°
45°
Nov
45°
31°
Dec
35°
23°

Which forecast is most accurate in Rochester?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
87
/100rank #1
94±0.6°F98±0.8 mph7184% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
76
/100rank #2
84±1.6°F94±1.9 mph5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±4°79° to 83°±42%1% to 43% chance
Tomorrow±2°80° to 82°±8%3% to 11% chance
Mon±2°79° to 80°±5%9% to 14% chance
Tue±3°81° to 84°±5%60% to 65% chance
Wed±10°75° to 84°±3%45% to 48% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Rochester

today, local time
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
19:38
Daylight
13h 0m

Common questions

What's the weather in Rochester today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Rochester today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Rochester today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Rochester and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Rochester?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Rochester (CheckWeather Score 87/100), ahead of the American at 76. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Rochester?
July is typically the warmest month in Rochester, with average highs around 80°F.
How cold does Rochester get?
The coldest month in Rochester is January, when overnight lows average about 15°F.
How much rain does Rochester get?
Rochester sees roughly 35 in of precipitation a year, with June usually the wettest month.

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