December weather forecast
Sussex, WI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Sussex, Wisconsin, with an average temperature varying between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Temperature

Sussex's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) to a freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C). In December, Sussex experiences an average nighttime temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sussex, during December, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. In Sussex, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.2 days and collects up to 28.54" (725mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sussex, during December, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.7 snowfall days, and 20.47" (520mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:05 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.8h.

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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Sussex, the average high-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sussex, in December, during 7.6 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sussex, in December, during 12.6 snowfall days, 3.94" (100mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sussex have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:27 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Sussex, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

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 Sussex, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sussex, WI

Average temperature in December - Sussex, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Sussex, WI

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Sussex, WI

Average wind speed in December - Sussex, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Sussex, WI

Average humidity in December - Sussex, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Sussex, WI

Average rainfall in December - Sussex, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Sussex, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Sussex, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sussex, WI

Average snowfall in December - Sussex, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sussex, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Sussex, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sussex, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sussex, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Sussex, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Sussex, WI

Average UV index in December - Sussex, WI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Sussex, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Sussex, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Sussex, WI

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

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

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