Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December in Rochester brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a chilly 46°F (7.8°C) in November to an icy 35.6°F (2°C). During December, Rochester records an average temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
The months with the most rainfall are October and December, with an average 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Rochester, New Hampshire, is December, when snow falls for 7.2 days and typically aggregates up to 6.69" (170mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December in Rochester, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Rochester, New Hampshire, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the month with the shortest days in Rochester?
How many hours of daylight does Rochester have in December?
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What are the months with the lowest UV index in Rochester?
What is the UV index reading in December in Rochester?
Average temperature in December
Rochester, NH
- Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Rochester, NH
- Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Rochester, NH
- Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Rochester, NH
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Rochester, NH
- Average rainfall in December: 3.11"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in December
Rochester, NH
- Average rainfall days in December: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rochester, NH
- Average snowfall in December: 6.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rochester, NH
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rochester, NH
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rochester, NH
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Rochester, NH
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Rochester, NH
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Rochester, NH
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
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