December weather forecast
Bow Valley, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Bow Valley, Nebraska, with an average temperature varying between 18°F (-7.8°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

Bow Valley experiences a noticeable temperature shift with the start of December, with average high-temperatures moving from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C). In December, Bow Valley experiences an average nighttime temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bow Valley, there are 118.7 rainfall days, and 20.79" (528mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bow Valley, in December, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.9 snowfall days, and 14.17" (360mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bow Valley.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Bow Valley, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Bow Valley in December has an average high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in Bow Valley in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Bow Valley, during December, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Bow Valley, the average day length in December is 9h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Bow Valley, NE

Average temperature in December - Bow Valley, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Bow Valley, NE

Average pressure in December - Bow Valley, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Bow Valley, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Bow Valley, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Bow Valley, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Bow Valley, NE

Average rainfall days in December - Bow Valley, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bow Valley, NE

Average snowfall in December - Bow Valley, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bow Valley, NE

Average snowfall days in December - Bow Valley, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bow Valley, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bow Valley, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bow Valley, NE

Average sunshine days in December - Bow Valley, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Bow Valley, NE
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Bow Valley, NE

Average cloud cover in December - Bow Valley, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Bow Valley, NE

Average visibility in December - Bow Valley, NE
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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