December weather forecast
Rockdale, WI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Rockdale, Wisconsin, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and an average high of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 42.8°F (6°C) in November to a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C). An average low-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) is recorded in the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Rockdale, in December, during 5.7 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.9 rainfall days, and 26.34" (669mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45 snowfall days, and 18.19" (462mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature in Rockdale during December is 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and the low-temperature is 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Rockdale, during December, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Rockdale, during December, snow falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rockdale have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Rockdale, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Rockdale, WI

Average temperature in December - Rockdale, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Rockdale, WI

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rockdale, WI

Average wind speed in December - Rockdale, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Rockdale, WI

Average humidity in December - Rockdale, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Rockdale, WI

Average rainfall in December - Rockdale, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Rockdale, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Rockdale, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rockdale, WI

Average snowfall in December - Rockdale, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rockdale, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Rockdale, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rockdale, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rockdale, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Rockdale, 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 (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Rockdale, WI

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

Average cloud cover in December
Rockdale, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Rockdale, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Rockdale, WI

Average visibility in December - Rockdale, WI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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