December weather forecast
Madison, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Madison, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

During the transition into December, Madison observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). Madison witnesses an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In Madison, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Madison, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Madison, Missouri, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.9 days and collects up to 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Madison, during December, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Madison, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.5 days and aggregates up to 5.87" (149mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, in Madison, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. 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

How cold is December in Madison?

The high-temperature during December is 40.1°F (4.5°C) and the low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Madison?

In December, the average relative humidity in Madison is 77%.

How much does it rain in Madison in December?

In Madison, Missouri, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Madison?

In Madison, during December, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Madison?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Madison, Missouri.

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

In Madison, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Madison?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Madison?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Madison?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Madison is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Madison, MO

Average temperature in December - Madison, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Madison, MO

Average pressure in December - Madison, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Madison, MO

Average wind speed in December - Madison, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Madison, MO

Average humidity in December - Madison, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Madison, MO

Average rainfall in December - Madison, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Madison, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Madison, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Madison, MO

Average snowfall in December - Madison, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Madison, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Madison, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 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, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Madison, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Madison, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Madison, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Madison, MO

Average UV index in December - Madison, MO
  • 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, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Madison, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Madison, MO

Average visibility in December - Madison, MO
  • 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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