December weather forecast
Madison, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Madison, Indiana, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Madison experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a fresh 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). Madison records a mean low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Madison, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Madison, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.6 days and collects up to 32.17" (817mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Madison, in December, during 7.1 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32 snowfall days, and 8.9" (226mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Madison, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Madison, Indiana. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Madison, in December, the average high-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Madison is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Madison, in December, during 7.1 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Madison have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Madison, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Madison, IN

Average temperature in December - Madison, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Madison, IN

Average pressure in December - Madison, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Madison, IN

Average wind speed in December - Madison, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Madison, IN

Average humidity in December - Madison, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Madison, IN

Average rainfall in December - Madison, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Madison, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Madison, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Madison, IN

Average snowfall in December - Madison, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Madison, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Madison, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Madison, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Madison, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Madison, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Madison, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Madison, IN

Average UV index in December - Madison, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Madison, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Madison, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Madison, IN

Average visibility in December - Madison, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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