December weather forecast
Plainfield, WI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Plainfield, Wisconsin, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C). During December, Plainfield records an average temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, in Plainfield, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Plainfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131 days and collects up to 26.42" (671mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Plainfield are January through May, October through December. In December, in Plainfield, it is snowing for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 3.94" (100mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Plainfield, there are 55.2 snowfall days, and 23.35" (593mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.7h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 18.3°F (-7.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Plainfield?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Plainfield?

In December, in Plainfield, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, Wisconsin, in December, during 12.4 snowfall days, 3.94" (100mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Plainfield?

December has the shortest days of the year in Plainfield, Wisconsin, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Plainfield have in December?

In Plainfield, Wisconsin, the average day length in December is 8h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Plainfield?

On the first day of December in Plainfield, Wisconsin, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Plainfield?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Plainfield?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Plainfield?

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

Average temperature in December - Plainfield, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.9°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 (21.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Plainfield, WI

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Plainfield, WI

Average wind speed in December - Plainfield, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Plainfield, WI

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Plainfield, WI

Average rainfall in December - Plainfield, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.22").

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Average rainfall days in December
Plainfield, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Plainfield, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Plainfield, WI

Average snowfall in December - Plainfield, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Plainfield, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Plainfield, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 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
Plainfield, WI

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Plainfield, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Plainfield, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Plainfield, WI

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Plainfield, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Plainfield, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Plainfield, WI

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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