December weather forecast
Port Washington, WI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Port Washington, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a chilly 43°F (6.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). Port Washington's nights in December maintain a consistent average of 23.7°F (-4.6°C), demonstrating a minimal differential from its daytime temperature.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.9 rainfall days, and 23.94" (608mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated. In Port Washington, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.1 days and aggregates up to 13.66" (347mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:25 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Port Washington, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Port Washington?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Port Washington, Wisconsin, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Port Washington?

In Port Washington, in December, snow falls for 10.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Port Washington have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:25 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Port Washington, WI

Average temperature in December - Port Washington, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Port Washington, WI

Average pressure in December - Port Washington, WI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, February and March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Port Washington, WI

Average wind speed in December - Port Washington, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Port Washington, WI

Average humidity in December - Port Washington, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, October and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Port Washington, WI

Average rainfall in December - Port Washington, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Port Washington, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Port Washington, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Port Washington, WI

Average snowfall in December - Port Washington, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Port Washington, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Port Washington, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 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 Washington, WI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Port Washington, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Port Washington, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Port Washington, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Port Washington, WI

Average UV index in December - Port Washington, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Port Washington, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Port Washington, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Port Washington, WI

Average visibility in December - Port Washington, WI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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