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 corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature in Benton, Wisconsin, dips to a still subzero cold 21°F (-6.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Benton is 83%.Rainfall
In Benton, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Benton, there are 124.6 rainfall days, and 20.2" (513mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Benton, Wisconsin, are January through April, October through December. In Benton, Wisconsin, during December, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Benton, there are 44.5 snowfall days, and 13.35" (339mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Benton, Wisconsin.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, in Benton, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Benton is 4.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Benton, WI
- Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).
Average pressure in December
Benton, WI
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Benton, WI
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Benton, WI
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Benton, WI
- Average rainfall in December: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Benton, WI
- Average rainfall days in December: 5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Benton, WI
- Average snowfall in December: 2.36"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Benton, WI
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Benton, WI
- 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: 4h and 1min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Benton, WI
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Benton, WI
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Benton, WI
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Benton, WI
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
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