December weather forecast
Madison, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Madison, Indiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

December's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a fresh 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Madison, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. In Madison, Indiana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.6 days and collects up to 32.17" (817mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Madison, Indiana, in December, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32 snowfall days, and 8.9" (226mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Madison. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Madison?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Madison, is 42.4°F (5.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months in Madison?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Madison.

What is the average humidity in December in Madison?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Madison?

In Madison, Indiana, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Madison?

In Madison, in December, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Madison?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Madison have in December?

In Madison, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Madison?

On the first day of December in Madison, Indiana, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Madison have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Madison, Indiana, is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Madison?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Madison?

In Madison, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Madison, IN

Average temperature in December - Madison, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Madison, IN

Average pressure in December - Madison, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Madison, IN

Average wind speed in December - Madison, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Madison, IN

Average humidity in December - Madison, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Madison, IN

Average rainfall in December - Madison, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in December
Madison, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Madison, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Madison, IN

Average snowfall in December - Madison, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Madison, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Madison, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Madison, IN
  • 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Madison, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Madison, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Madison, IN

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Madison, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Madison, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Madison, IN

Average visibility in December - Madison, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July, September and December (5mi).

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