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Milwaukee weather in December (Wisconsin, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Milwaukee in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of December in Milwaukee typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 2°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -6°C. The month brings very cold weather, so dressing warmly is essential. Prepare with multiple layers for added warmth.

Precipitation

Milwaukee in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 13 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 104 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Milwaukee. July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Milwaukee climate page with graphs.

 

Milwaukee, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 79 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
SunshineSunshine 104 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 37%  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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