December weather forecast
Rochester, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rochester, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to an icy 38.7°F (3.7°C). An average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) is observed during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically collects 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Rochester, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.9 snowfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Rochester is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Rochester, Illinois, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, 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 rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Rochester, in December, the average high-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically collects 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Rochester, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Rochester, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Rochester?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rochester, IL

Average temperature in December - Rochester, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Rochester, IL

Average pressure in December - Rochester, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rochester, IL

Average wind speed in December - Rochester, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Rochester, IL

Average humidity in December - Rochester, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Rochester, IL

Average rainfall in December - Rochester, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Rochester, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Rochester, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rochester, IL

Average snowfall in December - Rochester, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rochester, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Rochester, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rochester, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rochester, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Rochester, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Rochester, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Rochester, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Rochester, IL

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

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

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