December weather forecast
Afton, WI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Afton, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and an average low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Afton sees a drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C) to a freezing cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C). During the month of December, the temperature in Afton generally drops to a low average of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Humidity

In Afton, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Afton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.7 days and collects up to 17.87" (454mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Afton, in December, snow falls for 9.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.5 snowfall days, and 11.34" (288mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Afton, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

January 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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Afton, is 31.6°F (-0.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Afton, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Afton, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Afton, Wisconsin, during December, snow falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Afton, WI

Average temperature in December - Afton, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.6°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 (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Afton, WI

Average pressure in December - Afton, WI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Afton, WI

Average wind speed in December - Afton, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Afton, WI

Average humidity in December - Afton, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Afton, WI

Average rainfall in December - Afton, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.76").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Afton, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Afton, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Afton, WI

Average snowfall in December - Afton, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Afton, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Afton, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Afton, WI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Afton, WI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Afton, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Afton, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Afton, WI

Average UV index in December - Afton, WI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Afton, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Afton, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Afton, WI

Average visibility in December - Afton, WI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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