Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Madison's December weather is marked by a distinct drop in high-temperatures, declining from a cold 41.2°F (5.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C). Throughout the month of December, Madison witnesses an average low-temperature of 14°F (-10°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 85%.Rainfall
In Madison, in December, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Madison, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.9 days and collects up to 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Madison, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47 snowfall days, and 20.35" (517mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Madison.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Madison, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Madison, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 25.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Madison, MN
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Madison, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Madison, MN
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in December
Madison, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Madison, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Madison, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 4.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Madison, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Madison, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
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: 4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Madison, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Madison, MN
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Madison, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Madison, MN
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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