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 high | 32°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 18°F to 44°F |
| Average low | 19°F |
| Typical low range | 1°F to 33°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 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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