Weather in Rochester in December
In an average December, Rochester sees a daily high around 37°F and a low around 28°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 37°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 26°F to 48°F |
| Average low | 28°F |
| Typical low range | 16°F to 38°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
65°F
2001-12-06
Lowest
11°F
1989-12-22
Low
Highest
54°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
-6°F
1980-12-25
Feels-like
Highest
54°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
-30°F
1980-12-25
Humidity
Highest
11.0 g/m³
1982-12-03
Lowest
1.1 g/m³
1980-12-25
Wind
Highest
34 mph
2000-12-18
Lowest
5 mph
1989-12-05
Gust
Highest
61 mph
1985-12-02
Lowest
10 mph
2013-12-03
Precip
Wettest
7.30 in
1990
Driest
2.47 in
1998
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