December weather forecastElsmere, NE
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Elsmere, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and an average low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).Temperature
A clear decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, decreasing from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C). Elsmere experiences a consistent average temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) throughout the nights in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Elsmere, in December, during 2.3 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elsmere, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.2 days and collects up to 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elsmere, Nebraska.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:18 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine 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 Elsmere. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Elsmere, NE
- Average high temperature in December: 31.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Elsmere, NE
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"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
Elsmere, NE
- Average wind speed in December: 12.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Elsmere, NE
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (59%).
Average rainfall in December
Elsmere, NE
- Average rainfall in December: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Elsmere, NE
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elsmere, NE
- Average snowfall in December: 2.99"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elsmere, NE
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elsmere, NE
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elsmere, NE
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Elsmere, 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
Elsmere, NE
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in December
Elsmere, 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).
