Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
With December's arrival, Dorchester's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C). In December, Dorchester experiences a temperature dip to an average of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) at night.Humidity
In Dorchester, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In Dorchester, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 114.6 rainfall days, and 19.45" (494mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dorchester, during the entire year, snow falls for 29 days and aggregates up to 8.98" (228mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Dorchester, 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
Dorchester, NE
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).
Average rainfall in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average rainfall in December: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average snowfall in December: 1.73"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average cloud cover in December: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Dorchester, 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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