Portage Weather in December

December in Portage brings very low temperatures, with daytime highs of 0°C (32°F) and nights around -9°C (16°F). Quite a bit of snow/rainfall is expected, around 62 mm (2.4 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Portage in December

The climate data from previous years indicates about 11 days of snow/rain, averaging 62 mm (2.4 in) for the month. Expect a fairly normal spread of rainfall this month, with no particular pattern of very heavy or very persistent showers.

Temperature in Portage in December

Daytime temperatures in Portage reach 0°C (32°F) in December, dropping to -9°C (16°F) at night. Experience the winter season in December. Even daytime conditions remain cold, making layers, a warm coat, and winter accessories a good idea. With lows of -9°C (16°F), nights are freezing. Packing a spare blanket is worth considering if you're staying somewhere that might not be fully heated. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Sunshine in Portage in December

The city usually sees around 107 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Portage. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Portage Temperature in December

Min Temperature -9°C (16°F)

Max Temperature 0°C (32°F)

Chance of Rain 37%

Precipitation 62 mm (2.4 in)

Rainy days 11 days

Humidity 77% *

Sunshine 107 hours *

Percentage Sunshine 39% *

* Data from: Madison, the United States of America (52 KM, 32 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Portage in December

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Portage in December. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Portage in December

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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