Historic heat: Rochester breaks temperature record for May 26

Posted: May 26, 2020 / 04:16 PM EDT / Updated: May 26, 2020 / 05:24 PM EDT

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Congratulations, you’re now a part of history.

Rochester’s high temperature on Tuesday of 91 degrees sets a new record for the hottest day on record. The previous mark was 90 degrees, set back back in 1944.

Even more amazing? Less than two weeks ago Rochester broke a record low, dropping to 27 degrees after snowfall the day prior.

That’s a 64 degree difference over 13 days!

JUST IN: Rochester has jumped to 91 degrees, now the hottest May 26th on record, beating the 90 degree high from 1944. More amazing? Less than two weeks ago, Rochester broke a record low, dropping to 27 degrees (it snowed the day prior). That's a 64 degree spread over 13 days. pic.twitter.com/3HQPOaTzc4
— Eric Snitil (@EricSnitilWx) May 26, 2020