December weather forecast
Arkdale, WI

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Arkdale, Wisconsin, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 18°F (-7.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 28°F (-2.2°C). In Arkdale, an average low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Arkdale, Wisconsin, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. In Arkdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.4 days and collects up to 26.3" (668mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Arkdale. In Arkdale, during December, snow falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of snow. In Arkdale, during the entire year, snow falls for 55 days and aggregates up to 21.77" (553mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Arkdale. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Arkdale in December has an average high-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Arkdale, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Arkdale, in December, snow falls for 11.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.45" (113mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Arkdale, the average day length in December is 8h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Arkdale have in December?

In Arkdale, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Arkdale, WI

Average temperature in December - Arkdale, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Arkdale, WI

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Arkdale, WI

Average wind speed in December - Arkdale, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Arkdale, WI

Average humidity in December - Arkdale, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Arkdale, WI

Average rainfall in December - Arkdale, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Arkdale, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Arkdale, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Arkdale, WI

Average snowfall in December - Arkdale, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.45"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Arkdale, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Arkdale, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Arkdale, WI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Arkdale, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Arkdale, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Arkdale, WI

Average UV index in December - Arkdale, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Arkdale, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Arkdale, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Arkdale, WI

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

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

Arkdale, Wisconsin, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location