December weather forecast
Rochester, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Rochester, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.2°F (7.9°C) and min 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

December signifies a minor drop in average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C). Rochester cools down to an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Rochester, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rochester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.2 days and collects up to 29.88" (759mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Rochester, Kentucky. In December, in Rochester, Kentucky, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rochester, Kentucky, there are 11.9 snowfall days, and 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, in Rochester, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Rochester are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Rochester in December?

In Rochester, 46.2°F (7.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.3°F (1.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Rochester?

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Rochester, Kentucky.

What is the average humidity in December in Rochester?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Rochester in December?

In December, in Rochester, Kentucky, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Rochester?

In December, in Rochester, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rochester?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Rochester?

In Rochester, the average day length in December is 9h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Rochester?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rochester?

The average sunshine duration in December in Rochester, Kentucky, is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Rochester?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rochester, Kentucky.

How high is the UV index in December in Rochester?

In Rochester, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rochester, KY

Average temperature in December - Rochester, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Rochester, KY

Average pressure in December - Rochester, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Rochester, KY

Average wind speed in December - Rochester, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Rochester, KY

Average humidity in December - Rochester, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Rochester, KY

Average rainfall in December - Rochester, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Rochester, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Rochester, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Rochester, KY

Average snowfall in December - Rochester, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Rochester, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Rochester, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rochester, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rochester, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Rochester, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Rochester, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Rochester, KY

Average UV index in December - Rochester, KY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Rochester, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Rochester, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Rochester, KY

Average visibility in December - Rochester, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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