December weather forecast
Dane, WI

Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dane, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.2°F (-7.1°C) and max 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's icy 42.1°F (5.6°C) to a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 19.2°F (-7.1°C) is witnessed throughout December.

Humidity

In Dane, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Dane, Wisconsin, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138 rainfall days, and 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dane, in December, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.91" (74mm) of snow. In Dane, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.6 days and aggregates up to 18.19" (462mm) 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 7:11 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Dane, the average high-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Dane, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Dane, Wisconsin, during December, snow falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dane have in December?

In Dane, the average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Dane?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dane have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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
Dane, WI

Average temperature in December - Dane, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.3°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 (22.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Dane, WI

Average pressure in December - Dane, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dane, WI

Average wind speed in December - Dane, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Dane, WI

Average humidity in December - Dane, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Dane, WI

Average rainfall in December - Dane, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Dane, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Dane, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dane, WI

Average snowfall in December - Dane, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dane, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Dane, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dane, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Dane, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Dane, WI

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

Average cloud cover in December
Dane, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Dane, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Dane, WI

Average visibility in December - Dane, WI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

Dane, Wisconsin, USA

Weather forecast for your location

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