December weather forecastHazard, NE

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hazard, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Temperature

Hazard experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C). Hazard throughout December, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In Hazard, in December, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hazard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.7 days and collects up to 18.15" (461mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.1 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Hazard, the average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Hazard in December has an average high-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

In December, the average relative humidity in Hazard is 73%.

In Hazard, in December, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

In December, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In Hazard, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

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

In Hazard, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hazard, NE

  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Hazard, NE

  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hazard, NE

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Hazard, NE

  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Hazard, NE

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Hazard, NE

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hazard, NE

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hazard, NE

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hazard, 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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hazard, NE

  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Hazard, 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
Hazard, NE

  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Hazard, 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).