December weather forecast
Nelsonville, WI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Nelsonville, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C) and an average high of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from an icy 39.2°F (4°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C). An average low-temperature of 16.5°F (-8.6°C) is recorded in the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Nelsonville, during December, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. In Nelsonville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.2 days and collects up to 23.54" (598mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Nelsonville. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 12.9 days and typically aggregates up to 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Nelsonville, the average sunshine in December is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Nelsonville, records 25.9°F (-3.4°C), while the low-temperature is 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Nelsonville, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.9 days and accumulates 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Nelsonville, in December, during 12.9 snowfall days, 5.2" (132mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Nelsonville, the average day length in December is 8h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:27 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Nelsonville have in December?

In Nelsonville, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, 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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Nelsonville, WI

Average temperature in December - Nelsonville, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in December
Nelsonville, WI

Average pressure in December - Nelsonville, WI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Nelsonville, WI

Average wind speed in December - Nelsonville, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Nelsonville, WI

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Nelsonville, WI

Average rainfall in December - Nelsonville, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Nelsonville, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Nelsonville, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nelsonville, WI

Average snowfall in December - Nelsonville, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Nelsonville, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Nelsonville, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nelsonville, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nelsonville, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Nelsonville, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April, May and June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Nelsonville, WI

Average UV index in December - Nelsonville, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Nelsonville, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Nelsonville, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Nelsonville, WI

Average visibility in December - Nelsonville, WI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and December (5mi).

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