December weather forecastFlorence, WI
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Florence, Wisconsin, with an average temperature varying between 17.2°F (-8.2°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Temperature
The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C) to a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C). Florence, during December nights, witnesses an average temperature marginally cooler than its daytime highs, at a still subzero cold 17.2°F (-8.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Florence, there are 125.7 rainfall days, and 21.06" (535mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Florence, Wisconsin, in December, snow falls for 15 days, with typically accumulated 7.48" (190mm) of snow. In Florence, during the entire year, snow falls for 86 days and aggregates up to 38.27" (972mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:18 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.3h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Florence, WI
- Average high temperature in December: 26.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Florence, WI
- Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Florence, WI
- Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Florence, WI
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Florence, WI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Florence, WI
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Florence, WI
- Average snowfall in December: 7.48"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Florence, WI
- Average snowfall days in December: 15 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Florence, WI
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Florence, WI
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Florence, WI
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Florence, WI
- Average cloud cover in December: 66
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Florence, WI
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
