Average weather for Rochester in December

It's cold in December in Rochester with an average temperature of 5°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 1°C to a high of 8°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -6°C and 1°C.

Daily Temperature in December in Rochester

Start of December

The month of December starts in Rochester with cold temps, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights around 0°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days in the early part of the month.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 4°C, with nights around -2°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Rochester is around 5°C, while nighttime temps are about -1°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

In December, there is an average of 202 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 27 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Rochester in December		New York
Average temperature	5°C	9°C
Max. temperature	8°C	12°C
Min. temperature	1°C	-5°C
Total precipitation	202 mm	133 mm
Rainy days	13 days	17 days
Total snowfall	27 cm	9,7 cm
Snowy days	13 days	3 days

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

Is December a good time to visit Rochester?

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Rochester. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Temperature records

With 21°C in 2015, Rochester reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -13°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -18°C to a highest value of 11°C.

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Daily Temperature in December in Rochester

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Rochester, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Precipitation in December in Rochester

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Rochester, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 13 days of precipitation in Rochester.

Daily Precipitation in December in Rochester

Daily Snowfall in December in Rochester

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Rochester, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.

Daily UV index in December in Rochester

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Rochester, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Temperature in December in Rochester over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in December in Rochester, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Total precipitation in December in Rochester over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Rochester, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Snowfall in December in Rochester per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Rochester, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in December in Rochester over the past years

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Daily weather in December for Rochester

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Rochester. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

Average weather in Rochester by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rochester. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.