🇺🇸 Los Angeles vs 🇺🇸 Rochester

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Los Angeles

clear sky

80°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 79°F

H 88°F / L 73°F

Humidity: 33%

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Rochester

overcast clouds

42°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 32°F

H 43°F / L 40°F

Humidity: 71%

Climate Overview

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Los Angeles

Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine

Best monthsMarch, April, May, October, November
AvoidJanuary–February (rainy season), August (hot inland, gloomy coast)
Annual rain14 inches (356 mm)

Los Angeles has one of the most consistent climates on Earth. Coastal areas stay mild year-round; inland valleys can be dramatically hotter in summer and colder on winter nights. The infamous June Gloom socks coastal areas in marine layer fog May–July until midday.

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Rochester

Rochester on Lake Ontario is New York's third-largest city and equally famous for lake-effect snow but from Lake Ontario rather than Erie. The city averages 100 inches of snow annually. Rochester also claims the least sunny days in the US — the cloud cover from Lake Ontario is persistent from October through May.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Los Angeles🇺🇸 Rochester
Spring

60–74°F

March–May

Summer

68–88°F

June–September

Fall

62–79°F

October–November

Winter

55–68°F

December–February

Los Angeles vs Rochester: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Los Angeles or Rochester have better weather?

Los Angeles and Rochester have very different climates. Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine Rochester: Rochester on Lake Ontario is New York's third-largest city and equally famous for lake-effect snow b. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles vs Rochester?

Best time for Los Angeles: March, April, May, October, November. Best time for Rochester: spring and fall.

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