Temperature in Wisconsin in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Wisconsin, the United States of America this December.

Wisconsin, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from -4°C (25°F) in Minocqua to 2°C (36°F) in Kenosha. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C (23°F) in Kenosha and -13°C (9°F) in Minocqua. In December, it is winter.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Wisconsin, the United States of America in December?

To get a sense of December's typical temperatures in the key spots of Wisconsin, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Best Places to Visit in Wisconsin in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Wisconsin temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Wisconsin, the United States of America in December?

Expect daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Lake Geneva. That makes December a very low month for Wisconsin, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in Wisconsin, the United States of America in December?

Lake Geneva sees nighttime lows close to -7°C (19°F) in December.

What is the warmest city in December in Wisconsin, the United States of America?

Based on our systematic data collection, Kenosha has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 2°C (36°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of -5°C (23°F).

What is the coldest city in December in Wisconsin, the United States of America?

In our database, Minocqua is the chilliest city in December in Wisconsin, the United States of America. Daytime temperatures typically peak at -4°C (25°F), while the nighttime lows hover around -13°C (9°F).

How much sun does Wisconsin, the United States of America get in December?

Lake Geneva enjoys a balanced 104 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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