Weather in Rochester in December
In an average December, Rochester sees a daily high around 36°F and a low around 25°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 36°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 24°F to 49°F |
| Average low | 25°F |
| Typical low range | 12°F to 36°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
69°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
7°F
2004-12-20
Low
Highest
55°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
-10°F
1980-12-25
Feels-like
Highest
55°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
-32°F
1980-12-25
Humidity
Highest
11.5 g/m³
1982-12-03
Lowest
0.8 g/m³
1980-12-25
Wind
Highest
25 mph
1985-12-02
Lowest
4 mph
1989-12-14
Gust
Highest
60 mph
2004-12-23
Lowest
9 mph
1989-12-14
Precip
Wettest
6.69 in
1990
Driest
1.86 in
1999
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