December weather forecastRochester, VT
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Rochester, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C).Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature usually rests at 18.7°F (-7.4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.Rainfall
In Rochester, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 110.1 rainfall days, and 15.55" (395mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 15.4 days. Throughout December, 5.08" (129mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 86.6 snowfall days, and 36.97" (939mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.1h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Rochester, VT
- Average high temperature in December: 28.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Rochester, VT
- Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Rochester, VT
- Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Rochester, VT
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Rochester, VT
- Average rainfall in December: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.83").
Average rainfall days in December
Rochester, VT
- Average rainfall days in December: 5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rochester, VT
- Average snowfall in December: 5.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rochester, VT
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.4 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, VT
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rochester, VT
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Rochester, VT
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Rochester, VT
- Average cloud cover in December: 70
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
Rochester, VT
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).
