Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to a cold 36.3°F (2.4°C). Throughout the month of December, Dorchester observes an average nighttime temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).Humidity
In Dorchester, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In December, in Dorchester, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dorchester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.6 days and collects up to 19.45" (494mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Dorchester. In Dorchester, during December, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. In Dorchester, during the entire year, snow falls for 29 days and aggregates up to 8.98" (228mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December in Dorchester, Nebraska, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Dorchester, the average sunshine in December 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 in Dorchester. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in December in Dorchester?
How much does it rain in Dorchester in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Dorchester?
What is the month with the shortest days in Dorchester?
What is the average length of the day in December in Dorchester?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Dorchester?
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Average temperature in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Dorchester, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Dorchester, 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 (64%).
Average rainfall in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average rainfall in December: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average snowfall in December: 1.73"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dorchester, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Dorchester, 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
Dorchester, NE
- Average cloud cover in December: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Dorchester, 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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