Madison weather in December
December in Madison: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Madison · #789 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 47/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Madison climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 3°C / 37°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -4°C / 24°F | |
| Rainfall | 51 mm / 2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -5°C / 22°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.1 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 17.6 cm / 6.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Madison in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Madison?
- December in Madison: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Madison on SeasonMap's comfort score (47/100).
- What is the weather like in Madison in December?
- In December, Madison averages a daily high of 2.6°C and a low of -4.3°C, with about 50.6 mm of rain over roughly 7.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Madison in December?
- Madison has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in December.
- Does it snow in Madison in December?
- Madison sees roughly 17.6 cm of snowfall in December.