December weather forecast
Waterbury, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Waterbury, Nebraska, with an average temperature varying between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

A distinct shift in the average high-temperature is signaled in December, moving down from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In December, Waterbury's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Waterbury, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 122 rainfall days, and 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Waterbury are January through May, October through December. In Waterbury, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow. In Waterbury, during the entire year, snow falls for 38 days and aggregates up to 13.23" (336mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Waterbury is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Waterbury, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

In Waterbury, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Waterbury?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Waterbury, is 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Waterbury?

In Waterbury, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Waterbury?

In December, in Waterbury, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Waterbury in December?

In Waterbury, Nebraska, in December, during 8.4 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Waterbury?

December has the shortest days of the year in Waterbury, Nebraska, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Waterbury?

In December, the average day length in Waterbury, Nebraska, is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Waterbury?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Waterbury have in December?

In Waterbury, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

How high is the UV index in December in Waterbury?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Waterbury, NE

Average temperature in December - Waterbury, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°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 (13.1°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Waterbury, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Waterbury, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Waterbury, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

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 - Waterbury, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Waterbury, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

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

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Waterbury, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Waterbury, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Waterbury, NE

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Waterbury, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Waterbury, NE
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Waterbury, 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 26).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Waterbury, 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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