December weather forecastPelton, NE

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Pelton, Nebraska, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and max 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

Pelton experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Humidity

In Pelton, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.

Rainfall

In December, in Pelton, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pelton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.8 days and collects up to 13.35" (339mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Pelton, in December, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow. In Pelton, Nebraska, during the entire year, snow falls for 39 days and aggregates up to 17.17" (436mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:34 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Pelton is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

The average relative humidity in December in Pelton, Nebraska, is 67%.

In Pelton, Nebraska, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

In Pelton, in December, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 11min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:34 pm MST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Pelton, NE

  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pelton, NE

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Pelton, NE

  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (68%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (46%).

Average rainfall in December
Pelton, NE

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Pelton, NE

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pelton, NE

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pelton, NE

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pelton, NE

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Pelton, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Pelton, NE

  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Pelton, 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).