December weather forecast
Nelson, WI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Nelson, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and an average high of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

Nelson's transition into December is marked by a clear drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a cold 41.2°F (5.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C). Nelson anticipates an average minimum temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Nelson is 88%.

Rainfall

In Nelson, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Nelson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.6 days and collects up to 25.79" (655mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 4.76" (121mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 61.6 snowfall days, and 23.98" (609mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Nelson, in December, the average high-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How much does it rain in Nelson in December?

In Nelson, in December, during 5.6 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Nelson?

In December, it is snowing for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 4.76" (121mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Nelson is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Nelson have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Nelson is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Nelson, WI

Average temperature in December - Nelson, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.1°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 (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Nelson, WI

Average pressure in December - Nelson, WI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Nelson, WI

Average wind speed in December - Nelson, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Nelson, WI

Average humidity in December - Nelson, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Nelson, WI

Average rainfall in December - Nelson, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Nelson, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Nelson, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nelson, WI

Average snowfall in December - Nelson, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Nelson, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Nelson, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nelson, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nelson, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Nelson, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Nelson, WI

Average UV index in December - Nelson, 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
Nelson, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Nelson, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Nelson, WI

Average visibility in December - Nelson, 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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