Rochester Area Anticipates Shift to Drier Weather Pattern
Rochester, NY is entering a period of drier weather. The workweek is set to begin with a cool start on Monday, with high temperatures expected to be around 60 degrees and mostly cloudy conditions, about 12 degrees below average. Fall-like…

Rochester, NY, September 20, 2026 — Rochester, NY and surrounding areas are preparing for a transition to drier weather conditions. The upcoming workweek is forecast to start with cooler temperatures and persistent cloud cover before gradually warming up with increased sunshine later in the week.
Monday is expected to bring a cool start to the week. High temperatures are predicted to be around 60 degrees Fahrenheit, which is approximately 12 degrees below the seasonal average. The day will also feature mostly cloudy conditions, characteristic of an early autumn feel.
The fall-like weather is projected to continue into Tuesday. Following Monday’s cool and cloudy start, residents can anticipate a gradual increase in temperatures. As the week progresses, there is an outlook for increasing sunshine, signaling a departure from the cooler, cloudier conditions of the early week and an overall shift towards a drier pattern.
Story summarized from the original created by Hunter Wright on www.whec.com, see more information here.
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