Weather in Rochester, New York, United States in December
In an average December, Rochester sees a daily high around 35°F and a low around 23°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 35°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 24°F to 46°F |
| Average low | 23°F |
| Typical low range | 12°F to 33°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
68°F
2001-12-05
Lowest
8°F
1983-12-26
Low
Highest
51°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
-5°F
1983-12-31
Feels-like
Highest
51°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
-20°F
2017-12-26
Humidity
Highest
11.0 g/m³
1982-12-03
Lowest
1.4 g/m³
2004-12-20
Wind
Highest
24 mph
2000-12-17
Lowest
3 mph
1986-12-27
Precip
Wettest
4.61 in
1990
Driest
1.24 in
1988
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