What is the weather like in Rochester in December?

Rochester in December — check the seasonal guide for detailed conditions. Holiday season. Many cities decorate beautifully. Book ahead for December travel.

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Rochester Weather in December

Q: What should I pack for Rochester in December?

Pack appropriately for early winter in Northern Hemisphere / early summer in Southern Hemisphere conditions in Rochester.

United States · early winter in Northern Hemisphere / early summer in Southern Hemisphere

Rochester on Lake Ontario is New York's third-largest city and equally famous for lake-effect snow but from Lake Ontario rather than Erie. The city averages 100 inches of snow annually. Rochester also claims the least sunny days in the US — the cloud cover from Lake Ontario is persistent from October through May.

Holiday season. Many cities decorate beautifully. Book ahead for December travel.

Current Weather in Rochester Right Now

73°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 73°F · H 73°F / L 67°F

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Neighborhoods in Rochester

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