December weather forecast
Elwood, NE

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elwood, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and an average high of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

Welcoming December, Elwood observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) to an icy 36.9°F (2.7°C). During December, the average low-temperature is recorded at a subzero cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Elwood is 71%.

Rainfall

In Elwood, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Elwood, Nebraska, during December, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.7 snowfall days, and 14.69" (373mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.1h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Elwood?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Elwood during December are 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 22.3°F (-5.4°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 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elwood?

The average relative humidity in December in Elwood is 71%.

How much does it rain in Elwood in December?

In Elwood, Nebraska, during December, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Elwood in December?

In Elwood, in December, during 6.2 snowfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elwood?

December has the shortest days of the year in Elwood, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

In Elwood, Nebraska, the average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Elwood?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elwood, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Elwood?

The average sunshine duration in December in Elwood is 6.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Elwood?

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 reading in December in Elwood?

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

Average temperature in December - Elwood, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

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Average pressure in December
Elwood, NE

Average pressure in December - Elwood, 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 (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Elwood, NE

Average wind speed in December - Elwood, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Elwood, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (58%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elwood, NE

Average rainfall in December - Elwood, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elwood, NE

Average rainfall days in December - Elwood, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elwood, NE

Average snowfall in December - Elwood, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Elwood, NE

Average snowfall days in December - Elwood, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elwood, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elwood, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

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 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elwood, NE

Average sunshine days in December - Elwood, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elwood, NE

Average UV index in December - Elwood, 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
Elwood, NE

Average cloud cover in December - Elwood, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in December
Elwood, NE

Average visibility in December - Elwood, 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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