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Weather · December
Rochester weather in December
Average highs of 39°F, lows of 25°F and 2.7 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
December is Rochester’s 10th warmest month, with average highs of 39°F and lows of 25°F. That is 11° cooler than November, and 20° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 39°F
- Average low
- 25°F
- Precipitation
- 2.7 in
- Wet days
- 18
- Snow
- 22.3 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:35 AM · 4:35 PM
December across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in December
- Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
- Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 18 days this month.
- Snow is likely (about 22 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
December is good for
What’s on in Rochester in December
- Yuletide in the CountryDecember 4 – December 19 · Fri 5-9:30 p.m.; Sat-Sun 2-10 p.m. (Dec. 13 tours 2-7 p.m.) · Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford
- Lighting of the Liberty Pole & Family ParadeSaturday, December 5 · 5:00 p.m. · Liberty Pole, corner of East Main and Franklin streets, downtown Rochester
- Hanukkah Celebration at ROC Holiday VillageSunday, December 13 · 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. · Gingerbread House, ROC Holiday Village, MLK Park, downtown Rochester
- Jeff Tyzik's Gala Holiday PopsDecember 18 – December 20 · Dec. 18 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 19 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 20 2 p.m. · Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, downtown Rochester
- Winter Family Festival at The StrongDecember 21 – January 3 · 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (freeze dance parties at 3 p.m.) · The Strong National Museum of Play, downtown Rochester
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Questions
How hot does it get in Rochester in December?
Average highs are 39°F and average lows 25°F, for a daily mean of 32°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Rochester in December?
December averages 2.7 in of precipitation over about 18 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 9th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Rochester in December?
Yes, about 22.3 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Rochester in December?
Around mid-December the sun rises about 7:35 AM and sets about 4:35 PM, for roughly 9.0 hours of daylight.
Is December a good time to visit Rochester?
The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. December is cold, with Christmas lights and New Year’s Eve events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Rochester Gtr Intl Ap station (4.4 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.