December weather forecastRochester, WI
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Rochester, Wisconsin, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.4°F (0.2°C) and min 22.3°F (-5.4°C).Temperature
In Rochester, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to an icy 32.4°F (0.2°C). An average low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) is recorded in the month of December.Humidity
In Rochester, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Rochester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.7 days and collects up to 29.88" (759mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Rochester, in December, snow falls for 11.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.46" (88mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 56.1 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Rochester, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Rochester, the average sunshine in December is 4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Average temperature in December
Rochester, WI
- Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Rochester, WI
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Rochester, WI
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Rochester, WI
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, October and November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Rochester, WI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.54").
Average rainfall days in December
Rochester, WI
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rochester, WI
- Average snowfall in December: 3.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rochester, WI
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.9 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, WI
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rochester, WI
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9 days).
Average UV index in December
Rochester, WI
- 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Rochester, WI
- Average cloud cover in December: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Rochester, WI
- 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).
