December weather forecast
Hartford, WI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hartford, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cold 42.6°F (5.9°C) to a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Hartford. In Hartford, Wisconsin, in December, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 60.3 snowfall days, and 17.72" (450mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:27 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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hartford, is 30.6°F (-0.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 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?

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Hartford in December?

In Hartford, Wisconsin, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 13.3 days. Throughout December, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 in Hartford.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:27 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Hartford, WI

Average temperature in December - Hartford, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°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 (12.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Hartford, WI

Average pressure in December - Hartford, WI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, February and March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hartford, WI

Average wind speed in December - Hartford, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Hartford, WI

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Hartford, WI

Average rainfall in December - Hartford, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Hartford, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Hartford, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hartford, WI

Average snowfall in December - Hartford, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hartford, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Hartford, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hartford, 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: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hartford, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Hartford, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Hartford, WI

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Hartford, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Hartford, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Hartford, WI

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

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

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