Weather in December in Wisconsin
Are you planning a trip a to Wisconsin in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Wisconsin in December?
Wisconsin is a region in the United States of America. December in Wisconsin generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Minocqua at -4°C to cold in Kenosha at 2°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C in Kenosha and -13°C in Minocqua. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Baldwin with an average of 37 mm to moderate snowfall in Grafton with 84 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 104 hours of sunlight anticipated in Lake Geneva. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Wisconsin in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Wisconsin climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Wisconsin?
Lake Geneva
In December Lake Geneva generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Brookfield
In December Brookfield generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Janesville
In December Janesville generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Oak Creek
In December Oak Creek generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pleasant Prairie
In December Pleasant Prairie generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Wisconsin, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit Wisconsin?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Lake Geneva, December may not be the ideal time to visit Wisconsin.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July and September offering mostly perfect weather in Lake Geneva. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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