December weather forecast
Elkhorn, NE

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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

How cold is December in Elkhorn?

The high-temperature, in December, in Elkhorn, is 34.7°F (1.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 21.9°F (-5.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elkhorn?

In December, the average relative humidity in Elkhorn is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Elkhorn?

In December, in Elkhorn, Nebraska, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Elkhorn?

In Elkhorn, Nebraska, during December, snow falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elkhorn?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elkhorn, Nebraska.

What is the average length of the day in December in Elkhorn?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Elkhorn?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elkhorn, Nebraska, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elkhorn have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Elkhorn?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Elkhorn?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Elkhorn, NE

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).

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Average pressure in December
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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).

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Average wind speed in December
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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).

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Average humidity in December
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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%).

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Average rainfall in December
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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").

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Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Elkhorn, NE
  • 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).

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Average snowfall in December
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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").

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Average snowfall days in December
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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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elkhorn, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
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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).

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Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Elkhorn, 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 - 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).

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Average visibility in December
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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).

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