December weather forecastDecatur, NE
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Decatur, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and an average low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Temperature
Decatur in December sees a clear temperature decline, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C). During the month of December, Decatur anticipates a mean low-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Decatur, Nebraska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.6 days and collects up to 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Decatur, in December, snow falls for 7 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow. In Decatur, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 11.69" (297mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Decatur is 4.9h.UV index
February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
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. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Decatur, NE
- Average high temperature in December: 32.2°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 (28°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Decatur, 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
Decatur, NE
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Decatur, NE
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (66%).
Average rainfall in December
Decatur, NE
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Decatur, NE
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Decatur, NE
- Average snowfall in December: 2.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Decatur, NE
- Average snowfall days in December: 7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Decatur, NE
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Decatur, NE
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).
Average UV index in December
Decatur, NE
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Decatur, 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
Decatur, 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).
