Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's cold 38.3°F (3.5°C) to a freezing cold 24.8°F (-4°C). During December, Wausau's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Wausau, Wisconsin, is 89%.Rainfall
In Wausau, in December, during 4.6 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Wausau, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103 days and collects up to 11.02" (280mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Wausau, in December, during 12.7 snowfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Wausau, during the entire year, snow falls for 68.7 days and aggregates up to 11.18" (284mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Wausau, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:27 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Wausau, Wisconsin, the average sunshine in December is 3.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Wausau, Wisconsin, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Wausau, WI
- Average high temperature in December: 24.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Wausau, WI
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Wausau, WI
- Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Wausau, 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
Wausau, WI
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Wausau, WI
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Wausau, WI
- Average snowfall in December: 1.85"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Wausau, WI
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wausau, WI
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Wausau, WI
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Wausau, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Wausau, WI
- Average cloud cover in December: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Wausau, 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, February, March, July, August, September and December (5mi).
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