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Weather on November 21

Rochester, NY

55 Years of Data

Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
31°F
Warmest
1982
54°F avg
Coldest
1987
15°F avg

About This Date

November 21st in Rochester, NY typically brings chilly fall weather, with average highs around 44°F and lows near 31°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest November 21st was in 1982 (54°F average), while the coldest was 1987 (15°F) — a 39°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 51% of recorded November 21st dates, with snow falling 22% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3.5"). The last decade has been 2.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 2.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for November 21st in Rochester, NY? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.

Warming Trend
0.5°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202550°34°42°
202447°39°43°0.43"
202345°26°36°2.59"
202246°21°34°
202149°40°44°0.18"
202048°38°43°
201950°28°39°0.08"
201836°15°26°0.18"1.3"
201757°39°48°
201634°30°32°0.56"3.5"
201548°29°39°
201429°19°24°0.4"
201345°30°38°0.03"
201254°26°40°
201141°28°35°0.03"
201048°30°39°
200947°35°41°
200828°19°24°0.05"1.2"
200745°40°42°2.77"
200641°29°35°
200551°39°45°
200453°41°47°
200360°35°48°
200253°35°44°
200147°30°38°
200033°23°28°0.48"2.1"
199956°40°48°
199837°32°35°
199747°37°42°0.03"
199634°31°32°
199539°33°36°0.51"0.7"
199461°47°54°0.71"
199348°25°36°
199258°41°49°0.03"
199146°42°44°0.03"
199046°29°37°
198929°21°25°
198839°34°36°0.03"
1987coldest20°11°15°0.15"1.7"
198633°27°30°0.03"0.4"
198535°29°32°
198433°21°27°
198355°44°50°
1982warmest59°49°54°0.51"
198140°33°36°0.51"0.6"
198041°32°37°
197948°42°45°
197830°23°27°0.03"0.2"
197752°33°42°0.41"
197632°26°29°0.03"0.4"
197559°34°46°0.25"
197441°30°36°0.94"0.6"
197357°33°45°0.43"
197230°20°25°
197139°26°33°0.23"
55 years of data from ROCHESTER GTR INTL

Rochester, NY Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Rochester, NY Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

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Rochester, NY Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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