Rochester weather in December (New Hampshire, United States of America)

Curious about the December weather in Rochester? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Rochester generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Rochester in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 134 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rochester. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rochester climate page with graphs.

 

Rochester, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 134 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Concord, the United States of America (46 KM, 29 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Rochester in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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