December weather forecastLakewood, WI

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lakewood, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C) to a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C). Maintaining close parity with daytime warmth, the average nocturnal temperature during December stays at 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Lakewood is 85%.

Rainfall

In Lakewood, Wisconsin, in December, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 122.9 rainfall days, and 21.34" (542mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lakewood. The month with the most snowfall in Lakewood, Wisconsin, is December, when snow falls for 11.8 days and typically aggregates up to 6.06" (154mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lakewood, Wisconsin.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Lakewood, Wisconsin, the average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Lakewood, is 27.3°F (-2.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

The average relative humidity in December in Lakewood is 85%.

In December, in Lakewood, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Lakewood, Wisconsin, is December, when snow falls for 11.8 days and typically aggregates up to 6.06" (154mm) of snow.

In Lakewood, in December, during 11.8 snowfall days, 6.06" (154mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Lakewood, Wisconsin, is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Lakewood is 8h and 48min.

On the first day of December in Lakewood, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:21 pm CST.

In Lakewood, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lakewood, WI

  • Average high temperature in December: 27.3°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 (21.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Lakewood, WI

  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"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
Lakewood, WI

  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Lakewood, WI

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Lakewood, WI

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.6").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Lakewood, WI

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lakewood, WI

  • Average snowfall in December: 6.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lakewood, WI

  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lakewood, 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: 3h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lakewood, WI

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and December (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Lakewood, WI

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Lakewood, WI

  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Lakewood, WI

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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