December weather forecast
Lincoln, NE

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A water fountain in front of the State Capital building in Lincoln, Nebraska
A water fountain in front of the State Capital building in Lincoln, Nebraska

Weather in December

December brings winter in full swing to Lincoln, Nebraska. The temperatures dramatically drop from November’s, and snow begins to blanket Lincoln city with an average of 0.28" of snowfall. Along with the chill, it is the season with the highest relative humidity. Despite the cold, the Christmas cheer and the festive spirit warms the atmosphere of the city. As citizens wrap up in warm clothes and gather around bonfires, Lincoln, Nebraska welcomes the New Year under a blanket of snow.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in Lincoln drops in December, from November's frosty 49.8°F to an icy 36°F. Lincoln experiences a consistent average temperature of 22.5°F throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Lincoln, Nebraska, is 75%.

Rainfall

In Lincoln, in December, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.47" of accumulated precipitation. In Lincoln, during the entire year, the rain falls for 84.8 days and collects up to 7.44" of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lincoln. In December, in Lincoln, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.28" of snow is accumulated. In Lincoln, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.2 days and aggregates up to 3.11" of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Lincoln, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Lincoln are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

How cold is it in Lincoln in December?

During December, Lincoln experiences an average high-temperature of 36°F and a low-temperature of 22.5°F. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 91.4°F.

What is the average humidity in December in Lincoln?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Lincoln?

In Lincoln, Nebraska, in December, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.47" of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Lincoln in December?

In Lincoln, in December, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lincoln?

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

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Lincoln?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lincoln, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lincoln have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Lincoln, Nebraska, is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lincoln?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Lincoln?

In Lincoln, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lincoln, NE

Average temperature in December - Lincoln, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lincoln, NE

Average pressure in December - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NE

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lincoln, NE

Average humidity in December - Lincoln, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lincoln, NE

Average rainfall in December - Lincoln, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.16").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lincoln, NE

Average rainfall days in December - Lincoln, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lincoln, NE

Average snowfall in December - Lincoln, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lincoln, NE

Average snowfall days in December - Lincoln, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 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
Lincoln, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lincoln, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lincoln, NE

Average sunshine days in December - Lincoln, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lincoln, NE

Average UV index in December - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NE

Average cloud cover in December - Lincoln, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Lincoln, NE

Average visibility in December - Lincoln, 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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