December weather forecast
Port Arthur, WI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Port Arthur, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and min 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C). Port Arthur observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 13.1°F (-10.5°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

Rainfall

In Port Arthur, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 128.5 rainfall days, and 23.94" (608mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 7.28" (185mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Port Arthur, the average sunshine in December is 2.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Port Arthur are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Port Arthur, in December, the average high-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Port Arthur?

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Port Arthur, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 7.28" (185mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Port Arthur, in December, snow falls for 16.8 days, with typically accumulated 7.28" (185mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Port Arthur have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Port Arthur, Wisconsin, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat 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
Port Arthur, WI

Average temperature in December - Port Arthur, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Port Arthur, WI

Average pressure in December - Port Arthur, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Port Arthur, WI

Average wind speed in December - Port Arthur, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Port Arthur, WI

Average humidity in December - Port Arthur, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Port Arthur, WI

Average rainfall in December - Port Arthur, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Port Arthur, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Port Arthur, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Port Arthur, WI

Average snowfall in December - Port Arthur, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Port Arthur, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Port Arthur, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Port Arthur, WI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Port Arthur, WI
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Port Arthur, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Port Arthur, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Port Arthur, WI

Average UV index in December - Port Arthur, 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, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Port Arthur, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Port Arthur, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Port Arthur, WI

Average visibility in December - Port Arthur, WI
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May and June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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