December weather forecastOrchard, NE
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Orchard, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and max 32.2°F (0.1°C).Temperature
December signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from November's frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) to a wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C). Orchard's temperature drops to an average low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Orchard is 78%.Rainfall
In Orchard, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Orchard, Nebraska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.3 days and collects up to 19.41" (493mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Orchard is December, when snow falls for 7.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Orchard.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Orchard is 5.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Orchard are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes 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:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Orchard, NE
- Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.3°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 (16.7°F).
Average pressure in December
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- 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
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- Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Orchard, NE
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).
Average rainfall in December
Orchard, NE
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
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- Average rainfall days in December: 3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
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- Average snowfall in December: 3.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
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- Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orchard, 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: 5h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Orchard, NE
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).
Average UV index in December
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- 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Orchard, NE
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Orchard, 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).





