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Rochester, NY Weather on May 27
May 27th in Rochester, NY typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 73°F and lows near 51°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 27th was in 2020 (78°F average), while the coldest was 1994 (46°F) — a 32°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 27% of May 27th dates historically, with the wettest May 27th recording 2.44" of rain. The last decade has been 8.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 27
Planning for May 27th in Rochester, NY? Great weather for outdoor activities.
May 27 Weather Records for Rochester
- •The all-time record high for May 27th in Rochester, NY is 92°F, set in 1978.
- •The coldest May 27th on record dropped to 36°F in 1997.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 27th in 1 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 27th was 18°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 27 ever in Rochester?
The warmest May 27 in Rochester, NY reached 92°F in 1978. That is 19°F above the long-term average high of 73°F.
What was the coldest May 27 ever in Rochester?
The coldest May 27 in Rochester, NY dropped to 36°F in 1997. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 51°F.
What is the average temperature on May 27 in Rochester?
On May 27, Rochester averages a high of 73°F and a low of 51°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from ROCHESTER GTR INTL.
How many years of weather data are available for May 27 in Rochester?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 27 in Rochester, NY, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
May 27 Weather History in Rochester
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 78°F | 64°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2023 | 75°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 71°F | 60°F | 0.84" | -- |
| 2021 | 63°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 87°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 80°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 67°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 88°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 84°F | 65°F | 0.76" | -- |
| 2014 | 83°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 71°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 82°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 64°F | 51°F | 2.44" | -- |
| 2010 | 87°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 78°F | 53°F | 0.69" | -- |
| 2008 | 71°F | 44°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2007 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 71°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 69°F | 46°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 2004 | 76°F | 47°F | 0.58" | -- |
| 2003 | 65°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 77°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 74°F | 53°F | 0.61" | -- |
| 2000 | 66°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 69°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 77°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 62°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 67°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 68°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 57°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 62°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 62°F | 44°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1991 | 76°F | 68°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1990 | 76°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 61°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 81°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 85°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 79°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 67°F | 59°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 1984 | 65°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 56°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 79°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 68°F | 58°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1980 | 66°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 64°F | 48°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 1978 | 92°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 83°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 75°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 79°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 60°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 68°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 78°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 55°F | 42°F | 0.1" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: ROCHESTER GTR INTL
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Rochester, NY, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.