Rochester, MN weather in June
In June, Rochester sees highs around 78°F and lows around 58°F: mild, with frequent rain. There are about 13 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 78°F
- Normal low
- 58°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 5.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 4
- dew point 65°F+
How June changes from start to finish
| June 1 | June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 74°F | 80°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 61°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 43% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:29 am / 8:45 pm | 5:30 am / 8:56 pm |
| Daylight | 15.3 h | 15.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical June day
- 6 am61°Fdew point 56°F
- 9 am69°Fdew point 58°F
- Noon74°Fdew point 58°F
- 3 pm75°Fdew point 57°F
- 6 pm73°Fdew point 57°F
- 9 pm66°Fdew point 57°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Rochester Intl Airport (8 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 62% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 28%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F13 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more2 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more4 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow13 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in June
Normal precipitation is 5.3 in; a dry June brings about 3.5 in and a wet one about 7.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How June varies from year to year
- Warmest June, 1991-20201991: average high 83°F
- Coolest June1998: average high 73°F
- Wettest June2000: 12.5 in
- Driest June1992: 1.6 in
- Highest reading101°F (June 7, 2011)
- Lowest reading37°F (June 21, 1992)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
June compared with May and July
| May | June | July | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 68°F | 78°F | 80°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 58°F | 61°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 13 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 13 | 10 |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | 15.4 h | 15.1 h |
Highs change by +10°F from May and +2°F into July.
Nearby alternatives in June
- Warmer: Davenport, IA197 mi · high 83°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Duluth, MN192 mi · high 67°F · 12 wet days
How Rochester ranks in June
- Normal high284th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Minnesota
- Wet days329th driest of 378
- Comfortable days81st most of 340
What to pack for Rochester in June
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 13 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 15.4 hours of daylight and highs near 78°F
Heating and cooling
June has 49 heating degree days and 126 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 2% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Rochester in June?
The normal high is 78°F and the normal low is 58°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 101°F (June 7, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Rochester in June?
About 13 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.4 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 2000 (12.5 in); the driest was in 1992 (1.6 in).
Is June a good time to visit Rochester?
June ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Rochester (70 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days and about 2 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Rochester Intl Airport (USW00014925), 8.2 mi S of the city center, 1,304 ft (280 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Rochester International Airport (726440-14925), 8.2 mi S of the city center, 1,305 ft (281 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.