December weather forecastPrescott, WI
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Prescott, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and max 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Temperature
The onset of December brings a distinct decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Prescott's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a still subzero cold 15.3°F (-9.3°C).Humidity
In Prescott, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In Prescott, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126.4 rainfall days, and 22.28" (566mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Prescott, during December, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Prescott are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Prescott, WI
- Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Prescott, 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
Prescott, WI
- Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Prescott, WI
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Prescott, WI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Prescott, WI
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Prescott, WI
- Average snowfall in December: 3.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Prescott, WI
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Prescott, WI
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
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 30min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Prescott, 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 days).
Average UV index in December
Prescott, 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
Prescott, WI
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Prescott, 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).
