December weather forecast
Madison, NE

December concludes the year with a full-on winter spectacle in Madison, Nebraska. Coat-clad residents and warm fireplaces are a usual sight during the declining daylight hours, now restricted to just 9.2 hours. Attractive holiday decorations and the diminutive average rainfall of 0.8" (20mm) add charm to the city’s winter wonderland. The weather conditions in December reflect the starting month, January; thus, the Madison weather cycle completes its circle.

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a cold 35.6°F (2°C). Throughout December, Madison registers a distinct decrease from daytime highs, reaching an average low of 14°F (-10°C).

Rainfall

In Madison, in December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. During the entire year, Madison aggregates up to 26.81" (681mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.