December weather forecast
Onalaska, WI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Onalaska, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Temperature

Onalaska's weather in December is marked by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's cold 41.9°F (5.5°C) to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). Onalaska's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a still freezing cold 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Onalaska is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, in Onalaska, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Onalaska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.3 days and collects up to 26.42" (671mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Onalaska, Wisconsin, in December, during 9.5 snowfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48.3 snowfall days, and 20.2" (513mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Onalaska, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Onalaska, the average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Onalaska in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Onalaska, is 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Onalaska?

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in Onalaska in December?

In December, in Onalaska, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Onalaska?

In Onalaska, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Onalaska?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Onalaska have in December?

The average day length in December in Onalaska, Wisconsin, is 8h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Onalaska?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Onalaska, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:37 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Onalaska have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Onalaska is 3.6h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Onalaska?

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

Average temperature in December - Onalaska, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Onalaska, WI

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Onalaska, WI

Average wind speed in December - Onalaska, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Onalaska, WI

Average humidity in December - Onalaska, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Onalaska, WI

Average rainfall in December - Onalaska, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in December
Onalaska, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Onalaska, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Onalaska, WI

Average snowfall in December - Onalaska, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Onalaska, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Onalaska, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Onalaska, WI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Onalaska, WI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

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
Onalaska, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Onalaska, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Onalaska, WI

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
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
Onalaska, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Onalaska, 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 32).

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Average visibility in December
Onalaska, WI

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

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

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