December weather forecastLaurel, NE
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Laurel, Nebraska, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and max 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Temperature
The shift from November to December sees a distinct decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Laurel records an average low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) throughout the nights in December.Humidity
In Laurel, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Laurel, Nebraska, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.7 rainfall days, and 20.31" (516mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is accumulated. In Laurel, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.1 days and aggregates up to 14.09" (358mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Laurel, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Laurel, NE
- Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Laurel, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Laurel, NE
- Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Laurel, NE
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).
Average rainfall in December
Laurel, NE
- Average rainfall in December: 1.18"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Laurel, NE
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Laurel, NE
- Average snowfall in December: 2.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Laurel, NE
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Laurel, NE
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Laurel, NE
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Laurel, NE
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Laurel, NE
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Laurel, 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).
