Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C) in November to a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C). Independence observes an average low-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) during December nights.Humidity
In Independence, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.8 rainfall days, and 28.78" (731mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Independence, during December, snow falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.34" (161mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 68 snowfall days, and 28.11" (714mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.2h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Independence, WI
- Average high temperature in December: 26.1°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 (20.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).
Average pressure in December
Independence, WI
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Independence, 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
Independence, WI
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Independence, WI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Independence, WI
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Independence, WI
- Average snowfall in December: 6.34"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Independence, WI
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Independence, WI
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Independence, WI
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Independence, 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
Independence, WI
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Independence, WI
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, August, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
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