December weather forecast
Friend, NE

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Friend, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and max 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) in November to an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C). During the nights in December, the temperature in Friend, Nebraska, averages to a freezing cold 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Friend, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Friend, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.4 days and collects up to 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Friend, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Friend, there are 28.2 snowfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) 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 7:34 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, in Friend, Nebraska, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Friend is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Friend, Nebraska, 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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Friend?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Friend during December are 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Friend?

In December, the average relative humidity in Friend is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Friend?

In December, in Friend, Nebraska, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Friend?

In Friend, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Friend?

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

How many hours of daylight does Friend have in December?

In Friend, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Friend?

On the first day of December in Friend, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Friend have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Friend, Nebraska, is 5.3h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Friend?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Friend, NE

Average temperature in December - Friend, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Friend, NE

Average pressure in December - Friend, 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 (29.85"Hg).

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Friend, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

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Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Friend, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Friend, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Friend, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Friend, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 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
Friend, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Friend, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Friend, NE

Average sunshine days in December - Friend, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Friend, NE

Average UV index in December - Friend, 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 - Friend, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 43).
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 - Friend, 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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