December weather forecastPickerel, WI

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pickerel, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16°F (-8.9°C) and 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

December's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C). December records a small disparity from daytime temperatures, marking an average low-temperature of 16°F (-8.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Pickerel, during December, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pickerel, there are 120.4 rainfall days, and 22.99" (584mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Pickerel are January through May, October through December. In Pickerel, Wisconsin, in December, snow falls for 17.6 days, with typically accumulated 7.36" (187mm) of snow. In Pickerel, during the entire year, snow falls for 96.4 days and aggregates up to 43.19" (1097mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Pickerel, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Pickerel. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Pickerel, is 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 16°F (-8.9°C).

The average relative humidity in December in Pickerel is 88%.

In December, in Pickerel, Wisconsin, the rain falls for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Pickerel, Wisconsin, in December, snow falls for 17.6 days, with typically accumulated 7.36" (187mm) of snow.

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

In December, the average day length in Pickerel is 8h and 48min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pickerel, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:22 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Pickerel, Wisconsin, is 2.7h.

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

In Pickerel, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pickerel, WI

  • Average high temperature in December: 24.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Pickerel, 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
Pickerel, WI

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and November (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Pickerel, WI

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Pickerel, WI

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Pickerel, WI

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pickerel, WI

  • Average snowfall in December: 7.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pickerel, WI

  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pickerel, 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: 2h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pickerel, WI

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Pickerel, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Pickerel, WI

  • Average cloud cover in December: 74

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Pickerel, WI

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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