December weather forecastElk Creek, NE
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Elk Creek, Nebraska, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and max 36.7°F (2.6°C).Temperature
During Elk Creek's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to a cold 36.7°F (2.6°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 23.5°F (-4.7°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In Elk Creek, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105 rainfall days, and 15.94" (405mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Elk Creek, during December, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.4 snowfall days, and 4.57" (116mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elk Creek, NE
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 24min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
