December weather forecast
Rusk, WI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Rusk, Wisconsin, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and an average high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

December's arrival witnesses a distinct temperature drop, receding from November's cold 39.4°F (4.1°C) to a subzero cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C). In Rusk, an average temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C) is noted during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Rusk, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.8 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Rusk, in December, during 13.9 snowfall days, 5.35" (136mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 69.7 snowfall days, and 27.01" (686mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Rusk, 24.3°F (-4.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 13.5°F (-10.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Rusk, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Rusk, in December, snow falls for 13.9 days, with typically accumulated 5.35" (136mm) 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 Rusk, the average day length in December is 8h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Rusk, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Rusk, WI

Average temperature in December - Rusk, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.3°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 (19°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Rusk, WI

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rusk, WI

Average wind speed in December - Rusk, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Rusk, WI

Average humidity in December - Rusk, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Rusk, WI

Average rainfall in December - Rusk, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Rusk, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Rusk, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rusk, WI

Average snowfall in December - Rusk, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rusk, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Rusk, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rusk, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Rusk, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Rusk, WI

Average UV index in December - Rusk, 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
Rusk, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Rusk, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Rusk, WI

Average visibility in December - Rusk, WI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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