Rochester Weather in December

What's the weather like in Rochester (Minnesota) in December 2024?

The climate in Rochester during December can be summarized as cold and dry.

December is in the winter in Rochester and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (26°F), whilst at night -13°C (10°F) is normal.

Rochester weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -3.3°C 26.1°F
Nightly temperature -12.5°C 9.5°F
Average temperature -7.9°C 17.8°F
Daily sunshine 4.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 26 mm 1 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 7.9°C 46.2°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 20.5kph 13 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Rochester with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Rochester

Rochester average temperature in December

December rainfall

Rochester average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Rochester average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Rochester in December 2024.

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Rochester weather stats

Rochester weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.1°C 82.6°F
Driest month: February 19mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: July 10.8hrs
Coldest month: January -6.2°C 20.8°F
Wettest month: July 106mm 4.2ins
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