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

Is Portage a good destination in December, weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Portage usually has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 0°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -9°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Portage in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 107 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Portage. July and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portage, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 107 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

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

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Portage.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.