December weather forecast
Fountain City, WI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Fountain City, Wisconsin, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.8°F (-9°C) and max 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

The changeover to December signals a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 27°F (-2.8°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 15.8°F (-9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Fountain City, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.9 rainfall days, and 24.88" (632mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in Fountain City, it is snowing for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fountain City, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.6 days and aggregates up to 19.13" (486mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Fountain City in December has an average high-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.8°F (-9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Fountain City, Wisconsin, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Fountain City, in December, during 4.5 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Fountain City, in December, snow falls for 10.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fountain City have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

What is the month 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December
Fountain City, WI

Average temperature in December - Fountain City, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Fountain City, WI

Average pressure in December - Fountain City, WI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fountain City, WI

Average wind speed in December - Fountain City, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Fountain City, WI

Average humidity in December - Fountain City, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Fountain City, WI

Average rainfall in December - Fountain City, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Fountain City, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Fountain City, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fountain City, WI

Average snowfall in December - Fountain City, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fountain City, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Fountain City, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fountain City, WI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fountain City, WI
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fountain City, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Fountain City, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Fountain City, WI

Average UV index in December - Fountain City, 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
Fountain City, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Fountain City, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

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
Fountain City, WI

Average visibility in December - Fountain City, WI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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