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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Madison in December

In an average December, Madison sees a daily high around 32°F and a low around 19°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high32°F
Typical high range18°F to 44°F
Average low19°F
Typical low range1°F to 33°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 65°F 2021-12-15
Lowest -10°F 1983-12-23

Low

Highest 56°F 2001-12-05
Lowest -23°F 1983-12-19

Feels-like

Highest 56°F 2001-12-05
Lowest -50°F 1983-12-24

Humidity

Highest 11.4 g/m³ 1982-12-02
Lowest 0.4 g/m³ 1983-12-19

Wind

Highest 29 mph 2021-12-16
Lowest 3 mph 2014-12-19

Gust

Highest 69 mph 2021-12-16
Lowest 8 mph 2002-12-04

Precip

Wettest 5.34 in 2015
Driest 0.68 in 1989

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