December weather forecast
Kearney, NE

Share

Weather in December

December wraps up the year for Kearney under the blanket of winter. The weather becomes intensely cold, with freezing temperatures and short days. The month exhibits a colder side with temperatures falling down to 14°F (-10°C). Snow begins to cover the city resulting in scenes straight out of a winter postcard. Despite the cold, December carries a festive spirit, with holiday lights and decorations adding to the city's charm.

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Kearney sees a drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 50°F (10°C) to a cold 37.4°F (3°C). In December, a remarkable difference from daytime highs is noted, as Kearney records an average temperature of 14°F (-10°C) during the night.

Rainfall

In December, in Kearney, Nebraska, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Kearney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86 days and collects up to 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

January, November and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Kearney.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Kearney?

The high-temperature in Kearney, Nebraska, during December is 37.4°F (3°C) and the low-temperature is 14°F (-10°C).

How many days does it rain in December in Kearney?

In Kearney, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kearney?

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

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Kearney?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kearney, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Kearney?

January, November and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Kearney, Nebraska.

How long on average sun shines in December in Kearney?

In Kearney, the average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Kearney?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Kearney?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kearney is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in December
Kearney, NE

Average temperature in December - Kearney, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).

Average rainfall in December
Kearney, NE

Average rainfall in December - Kearney, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.4").

Average rainfall days in December
Kearney, NE

Average rainfall days in December - Kearney, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February, October, November and December (5 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kearney, 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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 6h).

Average UV index in December
Kearney, NE

Average UV index in December - Kearney, NE
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 10).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Kearney, Nebraska, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location