December weather forecast
Monona, WI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Monona, Wisconsin, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and an average low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C) in November to a subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C). Monona, in the month of December, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

January, March, November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Monona. In Monona, Wisconsin, during December, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Monona, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.6 days and aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

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 low threat to health 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:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Monona, the average high-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the driest month?

January, March, November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Monona, during December, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Monona, Wisconsin, in December, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Monona, the average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

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 in Monona.

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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Monona, WI

Average temperature in December - Monona, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Monona, WI

Average pressure in December - Monona, 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
Monona, WI

Average wind speed in December - Monona, 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
Monona, WI

Average humidity in December - Monona, 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
Monona, WI

Average rainfall in December - Monona, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.63").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March, November and December (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Monona, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Monona, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (6.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Monona, WI

Average snowfall in December - Monona, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Monona, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Monona, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Monona, 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
Monona, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Monona, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 27 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (19.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Monona, WI

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Monona, WI

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Monona, WI

Average visibility in December - Monona, 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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