December weather forecast
Palmer, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Palmer, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.2°F and 21.6°F.

Temperature

The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 35.2°F from a frosty 49.1°F. An average low-temperature of 21.6°F is common during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 1.38" of precipitation is accumulated. In Palmer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128 days and collects up to 21.85" of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Palmer. Snow falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 3.66" of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Palmer, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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FAQ

How cold is it in Palmer in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Palmer, is 35.2°F, while the low-temperature averages to 21.6°F. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 91.4°F.

What is the average humidity in December in Palmer?

In Palmer, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How many days does it rain in December in Palmer?

In Palmer, Nebraska, during December, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Palmer?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 3.66" of snow.

How much does it snow in Palmer in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 3.66" of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Palmer?

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

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

In Palmer, Nebraska, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Palmer?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Palmer, Nebraska, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Palmer have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Palmer?

In Palmer, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Palmer, NE

Average temperature in December - Palmer, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Palmer, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Palmer, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Palmer, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (61%).

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Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Palmer, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Palmer, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Palmer, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Palmer, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.7 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
Palmer, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palmer, 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 3min

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 24min).

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Palmer, 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
Palmer, NE

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Palmer, 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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