Rochester, NH Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Rochester, a city in Strafford County, New Hampshire.
Tonight
44°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
7-day forecast for Rochester
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 44°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 10 mph NW | 0% |
| Saturday | 65°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 45°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph S | 0% |
| Sunday | 61°F | Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph S | 75% |
| Sunday Night | 48°F | Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph NE | 76% |
| Monday | 66°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 10% |
| Monday Night | 45°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NE | 2% |
| Tuesday | 61°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 2% |
| Tuesday Night | 43°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 10 mph NE | 1% |
| Wednesday | 60°F | Mostly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph NE | 1% |
| Wednesday Night | 43°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NE | 8% |
| Thursday | 59°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph NE | 26% |
| Thursday Night | 46°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph NE | 26% |
| Friday | 63°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph N | 31% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Rochester (43.298, -70.977). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Rochester
Last spring frost
Apr 30
First fall frost
Oct 9
Growing season
161 days
Hardiness zone
6a
More local growing data for Rochester: nearby ZIP 03867 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New Hampshire frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Rochester Skyhaven Ap, Nh (3.9 mi from Rochester). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.