December weather forecastFranklin, WI

December

Weather in December

December in Franklin, Wisconsin heralds the arrival of winter. The city becomes a wintry landscape with shorter daylight hours, compared to November, becoming the shortest of the year. With the fall season behind, snowfalls come back into the picture. Despite the chilled setting, the holiday decorations and city lights restore warmth and color in the lives of Franklin's residents. December exhibits an average high temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C), underscoring the wintry ambiance.

Temperature

In Franklin, the average high-temperature in December drops from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C). Franklin experiences a steady nighttime temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In Franklin, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Franklin, in December, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Franklin, there are 45.9 snowfall days, and 12.09" (307mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 Franklin, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Franklin is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Franklin, is 32.4°F (0.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

The average relative humidity in December in Franklin, Wisconsin, is 81%.

December is the month with the least rainfall in Franklin. Rain falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

In Franklin, Wisconsin, during December, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

In Franklin, in December, during 9.3 snowfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length in Franklin, Wisconsin, is 9h and 5min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:28 pm CST.

In Franklin, Wisconsin, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Franklin, Wisconsin, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Franklin, WI

  • Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in December
Franklin, WI

  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Franklin, WI

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Franklin, WI

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Franklin, WI

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Franklin, WI

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Franklin, WI

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Franklin, WI

  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Franklin, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Franklin, WI

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Franklin, WI

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Franklin, WI

  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Franklin, WI

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).