December weather forecast
Madison, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Madison, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a refreshing 57°F (13.9°C) in November to a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Madison, in December, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Madison, North Carolina, there are 150.2 rainfall days, and 28.62" (727mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Madison. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Madison is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Madison.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Madison are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Madison?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Madison, is 49.8°F (9.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Madison?

With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December in Madison?

In December, the average relative humidity in Madison, North Carolina, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Madison in December?

In December, in Madison, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Madison?

The month with the most snowfall in Madison is December, when snow falls for 0.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Madison?

In Madison, North Carolina, in December, during 0.9 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Madison?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Madison.

What is the average length of the day in December in Madison?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Madison?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Madison?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Madison?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Madison is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Madison?

The months with the lowest UV index in Madison are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Madison?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Madison, North Carolina, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Madison, NC

Average temperature in December - Madison, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Madison, NC

Average pressure in December - Madison, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Madison, NC

Average wind speed in December - Madison, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Madison, NC

Average humidity in December - Madison, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Madison, NC

Average rainfall in December - Madison, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Madison, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Madison, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Madison, NC

Average snowfall in December - Madison, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Madison, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Madison, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Madison, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Madison, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Madison, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Madison, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Madison, NC

Average UV index in December - Madison, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Madison, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Madison, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Madison, NC

Average visibility in December - Madison, NC
  • 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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