December weather forecast
Highland, WI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Highland, Wisconsin, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 19.4°F (-7°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C). Highland's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of 19.4°F (-7°C).

Humidity

In Highland, Wisconsin, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, in Highland, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Highland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.9 days and collects up to 31.97" (812mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Highland are January through May, October through December. In Highland, Wisconsin, in December, snow falls for 11.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.49" (114mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Highland, Wisconsin, there are 61.6 snowfall days, and 24.84" (631mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Highland, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Highland are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Highland?

The high-temperature, in December, in Highland, is 29.8°F (-1.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 19.4°F (-7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Highland?

In Highland, Wisconsin, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in Highland in December?

In Highland, Wisconsin, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Highland in December?

In Highland, Wisconsin, in December, snow falls for 11.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.49" (114mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Highland?

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

How many hours of daylight does Highland have in December?

The average day length in December in Highland, Wisconsin, is 9h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Highland?

On the first day of December in Highland, Wisconsin, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Highland have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Highland, Wisconsin, is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Highland?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Highland, Wisconsin.

What is the UV index reading in December in Highland?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Highland, WI

Average temperature in December - Highland, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Highland, WI

Average pressure in December - Highland, WI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Highland, WI

Average wind speed in December - Highland, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Highland, WI

Average humidity in December - Highland, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Highland, WI

Average rainfall in December - Highland, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in December
Highland, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Highland, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Highland, WI

Average snowfall in December - Highland, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.49"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Highland, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Highland, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Highland, WI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Highland, 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: 3h and 5min

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 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Highland, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Highland, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Highland, WI

Average UV index in December - Highland, WI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Highland, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Highland, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Highland, WI

Average visibility in December - Highland, WI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August, September and December (5mi).

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