December weather forecast
River Hills, WI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in River Hills, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25°F (-3.9°C) and an average high of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

River Hills's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) to an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C). River Hills's nights throughout December are marked by an average low temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C), a minor drop from the day's high.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 5.5 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In River Hills, during December, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. In River Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.5 days and aggregates up to 8.23" (209mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 32.9°F (0.5°C) and the low-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in River Hills?

In River Hills, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.5 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In River Hills, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In River Hills, in December, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does River Hills have in December?

In River Hills, the average day length in December is 9h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:26 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does River Hills have in December?

In River Hills, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January 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 River Hills, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
River Hills, WI

Average temperature in December - River Hills, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
River Hills, WI

Average pressure in December - River Hills, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
River Hills, WI

Average wind speed in December - River Hills, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

Average humidity in December
River Hills, WI

Average humidity in December - River Hills, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
River Hills, WI

Average rainfall in December - River Hills, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
River Hills, WI

Average rainfall days in December - River Hills, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May, June and July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
River Hills, WI

Average snowfall in December - River Hills, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
River Hills, WI

Average snowfall days in December - River Hills, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 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
River Hills, WI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - River Hills, WI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

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

Average sunshine days in December
River Hills, WI

Average sunshine days in December - River Hills, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
River Hills, WI

Average UV index in December - River Hills, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
River Hills, WI

Average cloud cover in December - River Hills, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
River Hills, WI

Average visibility in December - River Hills, 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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