December weather forecast
Madison, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Madison, New York, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C). The nights of December are characterized by an average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C), subtly descending from daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Madison is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161.6 rainfall days, and 36.02" (915mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Madison are January through May, October through December. In Madison, in December, during 15.9 snowfall days, 10.2" (259mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Madison, during the entire year, snow falls for 88.2 days and aggregates up to 50.98" (1295mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Madison, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, in Madison, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Madison, the average sunshine in December is 3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Madison are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Madison in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Madison, records 33.3°F (0.7°C), while the low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Madison?

The average relative humidity in December in Madison, New York, is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December in Madison?

In Madison, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Madison in December?

In December, in Madison, it is snowing for 15.9 days. Throughout December, 10.2" (259mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Madison?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Madison.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Madison?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Madison, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Madison?

The average sunshine duration in December in Madison is 3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Madison?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Madison?

In Madison, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Madison, NY

Average temperature in December - Madison, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Madison, NY

Average pressure in December - Madison, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Madison, NY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Madison, NY

Average humidity in December - Madison, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

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Average rainfall in December
Madison, NY

Average rainfall in December - Madison, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").

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Average rainfall days in December
Madison, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Madison, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Madison, NY

Average snowfall in December - Madison, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 10.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Madison, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Madison, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Madison, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Madison, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Madison, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Madison, NY

Average UV index in December - Madison, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Madison, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Madison, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Madison, NY

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

The month with the highest visibility is October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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