December weather forecast
Ames, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ames, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

The changeover to December signals a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) in November to an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C). Ames registers a consistent average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Ames is 77%.

Rainfall

In Ames, Nebraska, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.2 rainfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ames, in December, snow falls for 7.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.4 snowfall days, and 13.23" (336mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ames is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, in Ames, Nebraska, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ames. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Ames in December?

During December, Ames experiences an average high-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and a low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ames?

In Ames, Nebraska, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ames?

In December, in Ames, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Ames in December?

In Ames, Nebraska, during December, snow falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ames?

The month with the shortest days in Ames is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ames have in December?

In Ames, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ames?

On the first day of December in Ames, Nebraska, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ames?

The average sunshine duration in December in Ames is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ames?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Ames?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ames, NE

Average temperature in December - Ames, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Ames, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Ames, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Ames, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

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Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Ames, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Ames, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

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

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Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Ames, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Ames, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 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
Ames, NE

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Ames, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Ames, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Ames, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Ames, NE
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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