December weather forecastKearney, NE

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.