Weather in Madison, Wisconsin, United States in December
In an average December, Madison sees a daily high around 29°F and a low around 15°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 14°F to 41°F |
| Average low | 15°F |
| Typical low range | -3°F to 29°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
64°F
2012-12-03
Lowest
-16°F
1983-12-23
Low
Highest
52°F
2001-12-04
Lowest
-38°F
1983-12-19
Feels-like
Highest
52°F
2001-12-04
Lowest
-65°F
1983-12-24
Humidity
Highest
11.0 g/m³
2001-12-04
Lowest
0.4 g/m³
1983-12-19
Wind
Highest
45 mph
2021-12-16
Lowest
4 mph
2014-12-19
Precip
Wettest
4.10 in
2007
Driest
0.37 in
1989
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