December weather forecast
Minocqua, WI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Minocqua, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 15.1°F (-9.4°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

During Minocqua's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C). Nighttime, during December, brings an average low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C), a modest reduction from the day's peak.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

Rainfall

In Minocqua, in December, during 4.4 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 119.7 rainfall days, and 18.78" (477mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 21.6 days and typically aggregates up to 6.89" (175mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Minocqua, Wisconsin.
On the first day of December in Minocqua, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Minocqua, the average sunshine in December is 2.4h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and a low-temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Minocqua, during December, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 21.6 days and accumulates 6.89" (175mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 21.6 days. Throughout December, 6.89" (175mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Minocqua is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Minocqua, the average day length in December is 8h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Minocqua?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:24 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.4h.

When is 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 reading 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.
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Average temperature in December
Minocqua, WI

Average temperature in December - Minocqua, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Minocqua, WI

Average pressure in December - Minocqua, WI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Minocqua, WI

Average wind speed in December - Minocqua, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Minocqua, WI

Average humidity in December - Minocqua, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Minocqua, WI

Average rainfall in December - Minocqua, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Minocqua, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Minocqua, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Minocqua, WI

Average snowfall in December - Minocqua, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.89").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Minocqua, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Minocqua, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Minocqua, WI
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Minocqua, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Minocqua, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Minocqua, WI

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Minocqua, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Minocqua, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 78

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 81).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Minocqua, WI

Average visibility in December - Minocqua, WI
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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