December weather forecastFitchburg, WI
December
Weather in December
Finally, December asserts the winter season in Fitchburg, with average low temperatures dropping to 20.7°F (-6.3°C). The city embraces the holiday spirit against the backdrop of a winter landscape, adorned by 0.35" (9mm) of snow over eight days. Though it brings the year to a cold finale, the weather in December establishes a warm festive mood, rounding off the climatic cycle in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.Temperature
December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cold 42.6°F (5.9°C) to a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). An average minimum temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) is recorded during the month of December.Humidity
In Fitchburg, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall in Fitchburg is December, when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically collects 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fitchburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.7 days and aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December in Fitchburg, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.8h.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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Fitchburg, WI
- Average high temperature in December: 30.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Fitchburg, WI
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Fitchburg, WI
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Fitchburg, WI
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Fitchburg, WI
- Average rainfall in December: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (0.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Fitchburg, WI
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fitchburg, WI
- Average snowfall in December: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fitchburg, WI
- Average snowfall days in December: 8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fitchburg, WI
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fitchburg, WI
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Fitchburg, 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
Fitchburg, WI
- Average cloud cover in December: 62
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Fitchburg, WI
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July, August and September (5mi).
