Rochester New York real estate

The Greater Rochester area is located approximately midway on the south shore of Lake Ontario. The metropolitan area extends southward from the lake about 25 miles on both sides of the historic Genesee River. The central business district is located six to seven miles upstream overlooking the Genesee River and the Upper Falls.

Due to the close proximity of Lake Ontario the average high temperature for the year is 56.8°F. Summer temperatures rarely reach 100°F, and winter temperatures rarely reach zero.

The Greater Rochester area grows a total of 14 major agricultural crops and is part of the Northeast Wine Route. Thanks to the climate control offered by the Great Lakes and the Finger Lakes, New York State is the second-largest producer of domestic wine sold in the US.

The local growing season averages between 175 and 180 days, beginning with the last week in April and extending through the third week in October.

Statistical Data

Area (square miles)

City of Rochester:

36

County of Monroe:

659

Latitude:

43” 07’ 00 “ N

Longitude:

77” 40’ 36” W

Elevation (feet above sea level)

At Lake Ontario:

246

Downtown Rochester:

510

Pinnacle Hill:

748

The highest point of elevation in the Greater Rochester area is the southeast part of the Town of Mendon at 1,040 feet above sea level.

Weather averages (temperature in degrees Fahrenheit)

Month

Max temp.

Min temp.

Precipitation

Jan

31.2

16.6

2.34"

Feb

33.2

17.3

2.04"

Mar

42.7

25.2

2.58"

Apr

55.2

35.3

2.75"

May

67.9

46.1

2.82"

Jun

76.6

55

3.36"

Jul

81.4

60

2.93"

Aug

79.1

58.7

3.54"

Sep

71.1

51.3

3.45"

Oct

59.7

41.1

2.60"

Nov

47.2

32.6

2.84"

Dec

36.1

22.7

2.73"

Precipitation includes snowfall expressed in rainfall equivalent.

Average relative humidity

Month

a.m.

p.m.

Jan

79

69

Feb

79

66

Mar

79

62

Apr

77

55

May

77

54

June

80

56

July

83

55

Aug

87

58

Sept

88

61

Oct

85

60

Nov

81

67

Dec

81

72

Wind

Average Speed (mph):          9.6

Frost

The first killing frost is in late October and the last killing frost is in mid-April.

Most of the statistical information contained in this bulletin is based on a 30-year average.
Source: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.