December weather forecast
Merriman, NE

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Weather in December

December welcomes the winter season in Merriman, Nebraska, bringing along the cold weather with an average high temperature dipping to just 32°F (0°C). It's a dramatic shift in weather from November, turning the city into a winter wonderland. The verdant scenery is replaced by a whitewashed landscape as first snowflakes of the season start to fall. The city sparkles under the holiday lights, creating a picturesque winter scene. With wind gusts reaching up to 20.6mph (33.2km/h), it's the coldest and possibly the most enchanting month in Merriman.

Temperature

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 32°F (0°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Merriman, in December, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 108 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47.3 snowfall days, and 19.76" (502mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Merriman.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:22 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Merriman, Nebraska, the average sunshine in December is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Merriman, Nebraska, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Merriman?

Merriman, Nebraska, notes the coldest temperatures in December, with a average high of 32°F (0°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

How cold is December in Merriman?

In December, in Merriman, the average high-temperature is 32°F (0°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.9°F (-7.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Merriman?

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

How much does it rain in Merriman in December?

In Merriman, during December, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Merriman in December?

In Merriman, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Merriman?

December has the shortest days of the year in Merriman, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Merriman, Nebraska, is 9h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Merriman?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:22 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Merriman?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Merriman, Nebraska, is 5.8h.

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

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 Merriman?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Merriman is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Merriman, NE

Average temperature in December - Merriman, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 32°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32°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 (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Merriman, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Merriman, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.4mph).

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).

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Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Merriman, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Merriman, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Merriman, NE

Average snowfall in December - Merriman, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Merriman, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Merriman, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Merriman, NE

Average sunshine days in December - Merriman, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Merriman, NE
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
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 - Merriman, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in December
Merriman, NE

Average visibility in December - Merriman, 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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