December weather forecast
Mount Sterling, WI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mount Sterling, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 43°F (6.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C). In the month of December, the average temperature dips to a still freezing cold 18.9°F (-7.3°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Mount Sterling, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mount Sterling, Wisconsin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.4 days and collects up to 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mount Sterling, in December, during 12.7 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 60.2 snowfall days, and 22.13" (562mm) 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 7:16 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Mount Sterling, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Mount Sterling, records 29.7°F (-1.3°C), while the low-temperature is 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Mount Sterling, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mount Sterling, in December, during 12.7 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Mount Sterling is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Sterling have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mount Sterling?

In Mount Sterling, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading 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 temperature in December
Mount Sterling, WI

Average temperature in December - Mount Sterling, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.9°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 (9.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Mount Sterling, WI

Average pressure in December - Mount Sterling, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mount Sterling, WI

Average wind speed in December - Mount Sterling, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Mount Sterling, WI

Average humidity in December - Mount Sterling, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Sterling, WI

Average rainfall in December - Mount Sterling, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Sterling, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Sterling, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mount Sterling, WI

Average snowfall in December - Mount Sterling, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mount Sterling, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Sterling, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Sterling, WI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Sterling, 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: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Sterling, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Sterling, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Mount Sterling, WI

Average UV index in December - Mount Sterling, 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
Mount Sterling, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Sterling, 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 32).

Average visibility in December
Mount Sterling, WI

Average visibility in December - Mount Sterling, WI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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