December weather forecast
East Rochester, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in East Rochester, New York, with an average temperature varying between 36°F (2.2°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

East Rochester's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) to a wintry 36°F (2.2°C). December notes an average low temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) in East Rochester, New York, subtly down from the daytime highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in East Rochester is 83%.

Rainfall

In East Rochester, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.3 rainfall days, and 23.7" (602mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in East Rochester. In December, it is snowing for 15 days. Throughout December, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated. In East Rochester, during the entire year, snow falls for 70.8 days and aggregates up to 20.16" (512mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in East Rochester, New York.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, in East Rochester, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in East Rochester is 3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in East Rochester. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in East Rochester?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in East Rochester are 36°F (2.2°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in East Rochester?

In East Rochester, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in East Rochester in December?

In December, in East Rochester, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in East Rochester in December?

In East Rochester, New York, during December, snow falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in East Rochester?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does East Rochester have in December?

The average day length in December in East Rochester, New York, is 9h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in East Rochester?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does East Rochester have in December?

In East Rochester, the average sunshine duration in December is 3h.

When is the lowest UV index in East Rochester?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in East Rochester.

How high is the UV index in December in East Rochester?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
East Rochester, NY

Average temperature in December - East Rochester, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
East Rochester, NY

Average pressure in December - East Rochester, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
East Rochester, NY

Average wind speed in December - East Rochester, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
East Rochester, NY

Average humidity in December - East Rochester, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
East Rochester, NY

Average rainfall in December - East Rochester, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in December
East Rochester, NY

Average rainfall days in December - East Rochester, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
East Rochester, NY

Average snowfall in December - East Rochester, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
East Rochester, NY

Average snowfall days in December - East Rochester, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
East Rochester, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - East Rochester, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
East Rochester, NY

Average sunshine days in December - East Rochester, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are May and September (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
East Rochester, NY

Average UV index in December - East Rochester, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
East Rochester, NY

Average cloud cover in December - East Rochester, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
East Rochester, NY

Average visibility in December - East Rochester, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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