Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). December generally records an average low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Madison is 76%.Rainfall
In Madison, during December, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. In Madison, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.5 days and collects up to 36.06" (916mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Madison are January through March, November and December. In December, in Madison, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated. In Madison, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.3 days and aggregates up to 8.07" (205mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Madison, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Madison, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Madison, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Madison, IL
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Madison, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Madison, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Madison, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 2.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Madison, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Madison, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Madison, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 18 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Madison, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Madison, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Madison, IL
- 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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