December weather forecast
Madison, NE

December concludes the year with a full-on winter spectacle in Madison, Nebraska. Coat-clad residents and warm fireplaces are a usual sight during the declining daylight hours, now restricted to just 9.2 hours. Attractive holiday decorations and the diminutive average rainfall of 0.8" (20mm) add charm to the city’s winter wonderland. The weather conditions in December reflect the starting month, January; thus, the Madison weather cycle completes its circle.

Temperature

Transition from November to December in Madison is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a frosty 48.2°F (9°C) to an icy 35.6°F (2°C). A considerable shift from the daytime highs is observed during December nights, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).

Rainfall

During December, Madison regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Madison, 26.81" (681mm) of rain is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, in Madison, Nebraska, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.