Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The shift from November to December in Madison involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C) to a subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In Madison, the nighttime temperature averages to a still freezing cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
January, March, November and December are months with the least rain in Madison when the rain falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Madison, during December, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Madison, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.6 days and aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Madison, Wisconsin.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, in Madison, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Madison is 3.9h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the month with the shortest days in Madison?
How many hours of daylight does Madison have in December?
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Average temperature in December
Madison, WI
- Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Madison, 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
Madison, 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
Madison, 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
Madison, WI
- Average rainfall in December: 0.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.63").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March, November and December (0.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Madison, WI
- Average rainfall days in December: 2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (6.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Madison, WI
- Average snowfall in December: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Madison, WI
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Madison, 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 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
Madison, WI
- Average sunshine days in December: 27 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (19.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Madison, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Madison, WI
- Average cloud cover in December: 62
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Madison, 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).
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