December weather forecast
Nebraska City, NE

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Weather in December

Come December, winter firmly establishes its grip over Nebraska City. Compared to November's cool temperatures, December ushers in the coldest weather with a significant drop in the average high to 36.5°F (2.5°C). The city also registers a darkness peak with daylight hours dropping to 9.3 hours on average. Snowfall is increasingly common during this month, setting the scenic white landscape typical of Christmas. As December gives way to January, the low temperatures persist and the winter season continues its reign.

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). Nebraska City registers a consistent average low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Nebraska City, Nebraska, in December, during 5.6 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, there are 125.7 rainfall days, and 26.73" (679mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Nebraska City. In Nebraska City, in December, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Nebraska City, during the entire year, snow falls for 27 days and aggregates up to 10.35" (263mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Nebraska City, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Nebraska City, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Nebraska City is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Nebraska City?

In Nebraska City, in December, the average high-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.5°F (-4.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Nebraska City?

The average relative humidity in December in Nebraska City, Nebraska, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Nebraska City in December?

In Nebraska City, Nebraska, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Nebraska City?

In Nebraska City, during December, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Nebraska City?

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

How many hours of daylight does Nebraska City have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Nebraska City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Nebraska City have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Nebraska City?

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 Nebraska City?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Nebraska City, NE

Average temperature in December - Nebraska City, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Nebraska City, NE

Average pressure in December - Nebraska City, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Nebraska City, NE

Average wind speed in December - Nebraska City, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Nebraska City, NE

Average humidity in December - Nebraska City, 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 (66%).

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Average rainfall in December
Nebraska City, NE

Average rainfall in December - Nebraska City, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Nebraska City, NE

Average rainfall days in December - Nebraska City, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Nebraska City, NE

Average snowfall in December - Nebraska City, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Nebraska City, NE

Average snowfall days in December - Nebraska City, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nebraska City, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nebraska City, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Nebraska City, NE

Average sunshine days in December - Nebraska City, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Nebraska City, NE

Average UV index in December - Nebraska City, 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
Nebraska City, NE

Average cloud cover in December - Nebraska City, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Nebraska City, NE

Average visibility in December - Nebraska City, 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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