December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ithaca, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and max 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). Throughout December, Ithaca encounters an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Ithaca is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ithaca, during December, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. In Ithaca, Nebraska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.2 days and collects up to 22.83" (580mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ithaca, Nebraska. In Ithaca, Nebraska, in December, during 6.2 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ithaca, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.5 days and aggregates up to 10.87" (276mm) 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 in Ithaca, Nebraska, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Ithaca, Nebraska, is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ithaca, 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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Ithaca?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Ithaca, is 34.7°F (1.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ithaca?

The average relative humidity in December in Ithaca, Nebraska, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Ithaca in December?

In December, in Ithaca, Nebraska, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Ithaca in December?

In Ithaca, in December, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ithaca?

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

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ithaca?

On the first day of December in Ithaca, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ithaca have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

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

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 Ithaca?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Ithaca, Nebraska, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ithaca, NE

Average temperature in December - Ithaca, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Ithaca, 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 - Ithaca, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Ithaca, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

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Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Ithaca, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Ithaca, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Ithaca, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
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 - Ithaca, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ithaca, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Ithaca, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Ithaca, 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 - Ithaca, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
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 - Ithaca, 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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