December weather forecast
Chester, NE

Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Chester, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

During the transition into December, Chester observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C). Chester reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In Chester, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Chester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.1 days and collects up to 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Chester are January through May, October through December. In Chester, in December, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.77" (45mm) of snow. In Chester, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.7 days and aggregates up to 10.39" (264mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Chester, is 37.6°F (3.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.7°F (-4.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Chester, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Chester, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Chester have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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 reading in December in Chester?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Chester, NE

Average temperature in December - Chester, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Chester, NE

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Chester, NE

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Chester, NE

Average humidity in December - Chester, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

Average rainfall in December
Chester, NE

Average rainfall in December - Chester, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Chester, NE

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chester, NE

Average snowfall in December - Chester, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chester, NE

Average snowfall days in December - Chester, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chester, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chester, NE

Average sunshine days in December - Chester, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Chester, NE

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Chester, NE

Average cloud cover in December - Chester, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Chester, NE

Average visibility in December - Chester, 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).

Chester, Nebraska, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location