December weather forecast
Medford, WI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Medford, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and an average low of 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C). During December, Medford's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

Humidity

In Medford, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Medford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.8 days and collects up to 24.84" (631mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Medford, in December, snow falls for 18.5 days, with typically accumulated 6.85" (174mm) of snow. In Medford, during the entire year, snow falls for 94.3 days and aggregates up to 37.17" (944mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Medford is 2.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Medford in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 14.2°F (-9.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Medford?

In Medford, Wisconsin, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.

How many days does it rain in December in Medford?

In Medford, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Medford?

In Medford, Wisconsin, in December, during 18.5 snowfall days, 6.85" (174mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Medford?

December has the shortest days of the year in Medford, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Medford?

In Medford, Wisconsin, the average day length in December is 8h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Medford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Medford, Wisconsin, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Medford have in December?

In Medford, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Medford?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Medford?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Medford, WI

Average temperature in December - Medford, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.9°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 (18.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Medford, WI

Average pressure in December - Medford, WI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Medford, WI

Average wind speed in December - Medford, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Medford, WI

Average humidity in December - Medford, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Medford, WI

Average rainfall in December - Medford, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in December
Medford, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Medford, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Medford, WI

Average snowfall in December - Medford, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Medford, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Medford, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.9 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
Medford, WI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Medford, WI
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Medford, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Medford, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Medford, WI

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Medford, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Medford, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Medford, WI

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May and June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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