December weather forecast
Silver Lake, WI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Silver Lake, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C) in November to a cold 32.5°F (0.3°C). Silver Lake's average low-temperature in December is measured at a freezing cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

In Silver Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Silver Lake, in December, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow. In Silver Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.2 days and aggregates up to 15.59" (396mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Silver Lake, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Silver Lake is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Silver Lake in December has an average high-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6 days and typically collects 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Silver Lake, in December, during 6 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Silver Lake?

In Silver Lake, in December, during 7.8 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Silver Lake have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Silver Lake have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

What are the months with 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
Silver Lake, WI

Average temperature in December - Silver Lake, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°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 (14.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Silver Lake, WI

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Silver Lake, WI

Average wind speed in December - Silver Lake, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Silver Lake, WI

Average humidity in December - Silver Lake, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Silver Lake, WI

Average rainfall in December - Silver Lake, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Silver Lake, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Silver Lake, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Silver Lake, WI

Average snowfall in December - Silver Lake, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Silver Lake, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Silver Lake, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Silver Lake, WI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Silver Lake, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Silver Lake, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Silver Lake, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Silver Lake, WI

Average UV index in December - Silver Lake, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Silver Lake, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Silver Lake, 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, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Silver Lake, WI

Average visibility in December - Silver Lake, 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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