December weather forecastRidgeland, WI
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Ridgeland, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and min 13.1°F (-10.5°C).Temperature
A shift in Ridgeland's weather is noticeable as November turns into December, with the average high temperature decreasing from a cold 38.1°F (3.4°C) to a subzero cold 23.5°F (-4.7°C). Ridgeland records an average low-temperature of 13.1°F (-10.5°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 90%.Rainfall
In Ridgeland, during December, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137.1 rainfall days, and 24.72" (628mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ridgeland, in December, during 17 snowfall days, 6.3" (160mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ridgeland, there are 84.2 snowfall days, and 30.63" (778mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, in Ridgeland, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Ridgeland, the average sunshine in December is 2.9h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ridgeland, WI
- Average high temperature in December: 23.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 13.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Ridgeland, WI
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ridgeland, WI
- Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Ridgeland, WI
- Average humidity in December: 90%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Ridgeland, WI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").
Average rainfall days in December
Ridgeland, WI
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ridgeland, WI
- Average snowfall in December: 6.3"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ridgeland, WI
- Average snowfall days in December: 17 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ridgeland, 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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ridgeland, WI
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Ridgeland, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Ridgeland, WI
- Average cloud cover in December: 70
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Ridgeland, WI
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).
