December weather forecast
Fitchburg, WI

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Weather in December

Finally, December asserts the winter season in Fitchburg, with average low temperatures dropping to 20.7°F (-6.3°C). The city embraces the holiday spirit against the backdrop of a winter landscape, adorned by 0.35" (9mm) of snow over eight days. Though it brings the year to a cold finale, the weather in December establishes a warm festive mood, rounding off the climatic cycle in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cold 42.6°F (5.9°C) to a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). An average minimum temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) is recorded during the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Fitchburg is December, when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically collects 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fitchburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.7 days and aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Fitchburg, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Fitchburg in December has an average high-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Fitchburg, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Fitchburg, during December, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Fitchburg, 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 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Fitchburg, Wisconsin, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Fitchburg is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fitchburg, WI

Average temperature in December - Fitchburg, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.7°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 (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Fitchburg, WI

Average pressure in December - Fitchburg, 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
Fitchburg, WI

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Fitchburg, WI

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Fitchburg, WI

Average rainfall in December - Fitchburg, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (0.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Fitchburg, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Fitchburg, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fitchburg, WI

Average snowfall in December - Fitchburg, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fitchburg, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Fitchburg, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fitchburg, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fitchburg, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Fitchburg, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Fitchburg, WI

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

Average cloud cover in December
Fitchburg, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Fitchburg, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Fitchburg, WI

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

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

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