December weather forecastElkhorn, NE
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Elkhorn, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).Temperature
Elkhorn's transition into December is marked by a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, reducing from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). Elkhorn's December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Elkhorn is 77%.Rainfall
In December, in Elkhorn, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Elkhorn, Nebraska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.6 days and collects up to 19.13" (486mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Elkhorn, Nebraska, in December, snow falls for 5.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Elkhorn, there are 26.8 snowfall days, and 9.25" (235mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Elkhorn, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December in Elkhorn, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Elkhorn, NE
- Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Elkhorn, 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
Elkhorn, NE
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Elkhorn, NE
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in December
Elkhorn, NE
- Average rainfall in December: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
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- Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elkhorn, NE
- Average snowfall in December: 1.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elkhorn, NE
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elkhorn, NE
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min
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 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elkhorn, NE
- Average sunshine days in December: 23 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).
Average UV index in December
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- 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
Elkhorn, NE
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Elkhorn, 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).
