December weather forecast
Rochester, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rochester, is still a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

December tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and a low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are September through December, with an average relative humidity of 56%.

Rainfall

In Rochester, during December, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rochester, there are 96.8 rainfall days, and 16.42" (417mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Rochester, in December, during 1.2 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Rochester, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.3 days and aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are November and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and a low of 37.9°F (3.3°C), is the coldest month.

What are December temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Rochester, is 55.6°F (13.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months?

September through December, with an average relative humidity of 56%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 56%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Rochester, Texas, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.2 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Rochester, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

November and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Rochester, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rochester, TX

Average temperature in December - Rochester, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (97.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37°F).

Average pressure in December
Rochester, TX

Average pressure in December - Rochester, TX
  • 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rochester, TX

Average wind speed in December - Rochester, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Rochester, TX

Average humidity in December - Rochester, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September, October, November and December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (45%).

Average rainfall in December
Rochester, TX

Average rainfall in December - Rochester, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Rochester, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Rochester, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rochester, TX

Average snowfall in December - Rochester, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rochester, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Rochester, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rochester, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rochester, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Rochester, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Rochester, TX

Average UV index in December - Rochester, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Rochester, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Rochester, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Rochester, TX

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

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

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