December weather forecast
Elk Creek, NE

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elk Creek, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and an average high of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to a cold 36.7°F (2.6°C). An average low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) is recorded in the month of December.

Humidity

In Elk Creek, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elk Creek, there are 105 rainfall days, and 15.94" (405mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elk Creek are January through April, October through December. In Elk Creek, in December, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.4 snowfall days, and 4.57" (116mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Elk Creek is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Elk Creek, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Elk Creek. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Elk Creek in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Elk Creek are 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 23.5°F (-4.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elk Creek?

The average relative humidity in December in Elk Creek, Nebraska, is 74%.

How much does it rain in Elk Creek in December?

In Elk Creek, Nebraska, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Elk Creek?

In Elk Creek, Nebraska, in December, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elk Creek?

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

How many hours of daylight does Elk Creek have in December?

In December, the average day length in Elk Creek, Nebraska, is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Elk Creek?

On the first day of December in Elk Creek, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Elk Creek?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Elk Creek, Nebraska, is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Elk Creek?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Elk Creek?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Elk Creek, Nebraska, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elk Creek, NE

Average temperature in December - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Elk Creek, 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 - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

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Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elk Creek, NE

Average snowfall in December - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elk Creek, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elk Creek, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Elk Creek, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Elk Creek, 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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