December weather forecastNew Richmond, WI
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in New Richmond, Wisconsin, with an average temperature varying between 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and 13.5°F (-10.3°C).Temperature
December's arrival signals a significant decrease in average high-temperatures, falling from November's cold 38.8°F (3.8°C) to a subzero cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C). During the nights in December, the temperature averages to an extreme cold 13.5°F (-10.3°C).Humidity
In New Richmond, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.Rainfall
In New Richmond, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. In New Richmond, Wisconsin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.4 days and collects up to 22.64" (575mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.6 days and accumulates 4.84" (123mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December in New Richmond, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.
Sunshine
In New Richmond, the average sunshine in December is 3.1h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in New Richmond, Wisconsin. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
New Richmond, WI
- Average high temperature in December: 24.1°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 (18.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 13.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.5°F).
Average pressure in December
New Richmond, WI
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
New Richmond, WI
- Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
New Richmond, WI
- Average humidity in December: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
New Richmond, WI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
New Richmond, WI
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
New Richmond, WI
- Average snowfall in December: 4.84"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
New Richmond, WI
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
New Richmond, 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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
New Richmond, WI
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and December (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).
Average UV index in December
New Richmond, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
New Richmond, WI
- Average cloud cover in December: 68
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
New Richmond, WI
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
