December weather forecast
Oil City, WI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Oil City, Wisconsin, with an average temperature ranging between min 17.6°F (-8°C) and max 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C) in November to a subzero cold 28°F (-2.2°C). The low-temperature average for Oil City during December stands at 17.6°F (-8°C).

Humidity

In Oil City, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Oil City, Wisconsin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.7 days and collects up to 27.83" (707mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Oil City, in December, snow falls for 10.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.98" (101mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.2 snowfall days, and 21.69" (551mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Oil City, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Oil City. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low-temperature of 17.6°F (-8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Oil City, during December, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Oil City, in December, during 10.6 snowfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Oil City have in December?

In Oil City, the average day length in December is 8h and 59min.

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 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Oil City, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Oil City, WI

Average temperature in December - Oil City, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Oil City, WI

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Oil City, WI

Average wind speed in December - Oil City, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

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

Average humidity in December
Oil City, WI

Average humidity in December - Oil City, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Oil City, WI

Average rainfall in December - Oil City, 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 (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Oil City, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Oil City, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oil City, WI

Average snowfall in December - Oil City, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oil City, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Oil City, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Oil City, WI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oil City, WI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oil City, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Oil City, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Oil City, WI

Average UV index in December - Oil City, 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
Oil City, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Oil City, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Oil City, WI

Average visibility in December - Oil City, 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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