OVERALL LIVING SCOREC
The Brutal Truth About Relocating to Rochester, NY
Thinking of moving to Rochester? Here is your comprehensive relocation weather guide, based on a 30-year historical climate analysis. Here's what it's like to live in Rochester.
🥵 THE MISERY INDEXGrade D
30-Year Historical Average
Avg Days Over 90°F2 (1%)
Avg Days Under 32°F112 (31%)
Wet/Rainy Days102 (28%)
☁️ SEASONAL DEPRESSIONGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Clear Sun Days220 (60%)
Gloomy Overcast Days62 (17%)
Avg Solar Energy Potential3.84 kWh/m²
🏡 HOMEOWNER NIGHTMARESGrade F
Utility & Damage Risk Averages
Heating Demand (HDD)6424 (High)
Cooling Demand (CDD)596 (Avg)
Days w/ 40mph+ Gusts29 (8%)
🌱 YARD & GARDENGrade A
30-Year Agricultural Averages
Avg Frost-Free Days212 Days
Avg Last Spring FreezeApr 15
Avg First Fall FreezeNov 13
Yearly Water Demand35.2"
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