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Weather · December
Madison weather in December
Average highs of 32°F, lows of 18°F and 1.6 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
December is Madison’s 10th warmest month, with average highs of 32°F and lows of 18°F. That is 12° cooler than November, and 24° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 32°F
- Average low
- 18°F
- Precipitation
- 1.6 in
- Wet days
- 10
- Snow
- 12.0 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:22 AM · 4:23 PM
December across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in December
- Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
- Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 10 days this month.
- Snow is likely (about 12 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
December is good for
What’s on in Madison in December
- A Madison Symphony ChristmasDecember 4 – December 6 · Fri and Sat 7:30 p.m.; Sun 2:30 p.m. · Overture Hall, Overture Center for the Arts
- Fair Trade Holiday FestivalSaturday, December 5 · 8 a.m.-3 p.m. · Monona Terrace, downtown
- Madison Ballet: The NutcrackerDecember 11 – December 20 · Fri 7 p.m.; Sat 2 and 7 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. (Dec. 20 also 7 p.m.) · Overture Hall, Overture Center for the Arts
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Questions
How hot does it get in Madison in December?
Average highs are 32°F and average lows 18°F, for a daily mean of 25°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Madison in December?
December averages 1.6 in of precipitation over about 10 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 10th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Madison in December?
Yes, about 12.0 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Madison in December?
Around mid-December the sun rises about 7:22 AM and sets about 4:23 PM, for roughly 9.0 hours of daylight.
Is December a good time to visit Madison?
The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. December is cold, with Christmas lights and New Year’s Eve events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Madison Dane Rgnl Ap station (5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.