December weather forecastBirchwood, WI
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Birchwood, Wisconsin, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and 12.9°F (-10.6°C).Temperature
The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from an icy 37.8°F (3.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 23.5°F (-4.7°C). Birchwood's temperature drops to an average low of 12.9°F (-10.6°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 91%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Birchwood, Wisconsin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.9 days and collects up to 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Birchwood, in December, snow falls for 15.7 days, with typically accumulated 5.2" (132mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 83.1 snowfall days, and 28.98" (736mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Birchwood, the average sunshine in December is 2.6h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Birchwood, WI
- Average high temperature in December: 23.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°F).
Average pressure in December
Birchwood, WI
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Birchwood, WI
- Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Birchwood, WI
- Average humidity in December: 91%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Birchwood, WI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").
Average rainfall days in December
Birchwood, WI
- Average rainfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Birchwood, WI
- Average snowfall in December: 5.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Birchwood, WI
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Birchwood, WI
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Birchwood, WI
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Birchwood, WI
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Birchwood, WI
- Average cloud cover in December: 73
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Birchwood, WI
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May and June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).
