December weather forecastDenton, NE

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Denton, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature goes from a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) in November to a wintry 36°F (2.2°C). The average low-temperature, in December, is a freezing cold 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Denton, in December, during 2.6 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Denton, there are 84.8 rainfall days, and 7.44" (189mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Denton. In Denton, in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.2 snowfall days, and 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Denton is 5.3h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 36°F (2.2°C) and the low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

In Denton, Nebraska, in December, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Denton, in December, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Denton, Nebraska, is 9h and 19min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Denton, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Denton is 5.3h.

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

In Denton, Nebraska, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Denton, NE

  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Denton, 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
Denton, NE

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

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).

Average humidity in December
Denton, NE

  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Denton, NE

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Denton, NE

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Denton, NE

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Denton, NE

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Denton, NE

  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15 days).

Average UV index in December
Denton, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Denton, NE

  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Denton, 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).