December weather forecast
Lincoln, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lincoln, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Lincoln sees a drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). Lincoln observes an average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) during December nights.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the most humid months in Lincoln.

Rainfall

In December, in Lincoln, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lincoln, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.6 days and collects up to 12.13" (308mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lincoln, Kansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.8 days and aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Lincoln is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Lincoln in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lincoln, is 41.9°F (5.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.8°F (-2.9°C). In September, 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, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months in Lincoln?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are most humid months in Lincoln.

What is the average humidity in December in Lincoln?

In December, the average relative humidity is 69%.

How much does it rain in Lincoln in December?

In December, in Lincoln, Kansas, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Lincoln?

In Lincoln, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lincoln?

December has the shortest days of the year in Lincoln, Kansas, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Lincoln, Kansas, is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lincoln?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lincoln?

With an average of 6.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Lincoln.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lincoln?

In Lincoln, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lincoln?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Lincoln?

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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lincoln, KS

Average temperature in December - Lincoln, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lincoln, KS

Average pressure in December - Lincoln, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Lincoln, KS

Average wind speed in December - Lincoln, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lincoln, KS

Average humidity in December - Lincoln, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (59%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lincoln, KS

Average rainfall in December - Lincoln, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lincoln, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Lincoln, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lincoln, KS

Average snowfall in December - Lincoln, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lincoln, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Lincoln, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lincoln, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lincoln, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lincoln, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Lincoln, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lincoln, KS

Average UV index in December - Lincoln, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lincoln, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Lincoln, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in December
Lincoln, KS

Average visibility in December - Lincoln, KS
  • 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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