December weather forecast
Dakota City, NE

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dakota City, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 19°F (-7.2°C) and max 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

A distinct shift in the average high-temperature is signaled in December, moving down from a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Dakota City, in the month of December, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Dakota City, during December, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. In Dakota City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.3 days and collects up to 12.91" (328mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dakota City are January through April, October through December. In Dakota City, in December, during 7.3 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dakota City, there are 31.1 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dakota City.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Dakota City, Nebraska, is 4.8h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Dakota City in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Dakota City, is 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 19°F (-7.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dakota City?

In Dakota City, Nebraska, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Dakota City?

In Dakota City, during December, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Dakota City?

In Dakota City, in December, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dakota City?

The month with the shortest days in Dakota City, Nebraska, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dakota City have in December?

The average day length in December in Dakota City is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Dakota City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Dakota City?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Dakota City, Nebraska, is 4.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Dakota City?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dakota City, NE

Average temperature in December - Dakota City, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°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 (13.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Dakota City, 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 - Dakota City, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dakota City, NE

Average humidity in December - Dakota City, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dakota City, NE

Average rainfall in December - Dakota City, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.85").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dakota City, NE

Average rainfall days in December - Dakota City, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dakota City, NE

Average snowfall in December - Dakota City, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dakota City, NE

Average snowfall days in December - Dakota City, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dakota City, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dakota City, 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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dakota City, NE

Average sunshine days in December - Dakota City, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dakota City, NE

Average UV index in December - Dakota City, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Dakota City, NE

Average cloud cover in December - Dakota City, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Dakota City, NE

Average visibility in December - Dakota City, 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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