December weather forecast
Madison, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Madison, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and max 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature decreases in December, shifting from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). Madison records an average nighttime low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Madison are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Madison, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.6 rainfall days, and 32.17" (817mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Madison are January through April, November and December. In Madison, Indiana, during December, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32 snowfall days, and 8.9" (226mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Madison, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature in Madison during December is 42.4°F (5.8°C) and the low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Madison, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Madison, in December, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Madison, Indiana, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Madison have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Madison, IN

Average temperature in December - Madison, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Madison, IN

Average pressure in December - Madison, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Madison, IN

Average wind speed in December - Madison, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Madison, IN

Average humidity in December - Madison, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Madison, IN

Average rainfall in December - Madison, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Madison, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Madison, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Madison, IN

Average snowfall in December - Madison, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Madison, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Madison, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Madison, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Madison, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Madison, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Madison, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Madison, IN

Average UV index in December - Madison, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Madison, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Madison, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Madison, IN

Average visibility in December - Madison, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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