Rochester, Michigan Weather
Rochester, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Rochester, Oakland County.
Full aviation weather for Rochester is published on the Oakland Troy Airport (KVLL) page, 16 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Rochester have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Rochester: Oakland County International Airport (KPTK) 24 km · Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (KDET) 32 km · Oakland Southwest Airport (KY47) 45 km · Brighton Airport (K45G) 54 km · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) 55 km
Conditions reported at KVLL describe the airfield itself. Weather 16 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Rochester specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Rochester, Michigan
Rochester unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle, persistent sculpting of water and ice. It lies 1.7 miles north-north-east of Rochester Hills, MI (from Rochester Hills, MI: bearing 28°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-west of Sterling Heights. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to the meanders of the Clinton River and its tributaries, their banks often fringed with the stoic grace of mature oak and maple trees. In the spring, the air carries a damp, earthy scent, a promise of green unfurling, while autumn paints the woodlands in hues of ochre and crimson that seem to burn with a quiet intensity. The terrain here is not dramatic, but possesses a comforting, lived-in quality, where the land itself feels like a patient observer of the human endeavors that have taken root within its embrace. The sky, especially at dusk, can stretch into a vast canvas of lavender and rose, a silent spectacle that lends a contemplative mood to the closing of the day. The story of Rochester is interwoven with the industrious spirit of its early settlers and the fertile land they cultivated. Originally a hub for agriculture, particularly the growing of grains and fruit, its economy has since diversified, embracing a blend of small businesses, manufacturing, and the burgeoning educational sector represented by Oakland University, which draws students and scholars from across the region. The historic architecture of its downtown, with brick storefronts and the spire of a venerable church, whispers of a past where the pace of life was dictated by the sun and the seasons, a stark contrast to the modern hum of activity. The presence of Paint Creek Trail, a beloved recreational artery, offers a tangible link to the area's natural heritage, inviting residents and visitors alike to explore the verdant corridors that remain a vital part of Rochester's character.
Live animated radar for Rochester and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Rochester, Oakland County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42.680588°N, 83.133821°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 48307, 48306, 48308, 48309 |
| Area Code | 313 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Rochester, Michigan Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rochester, Michigan, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Rochester includes coordinates 42.680588°N, 83.133821°W, situated in Oakland County. ZIP code 48307, 48306, 48308, 48309. Telephone area code: 313. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/Detroit).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
