December weather forecast
Pierce, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Pierce, Nebraska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and an average low of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of December witnesses a clear shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C). The low-temperature in Pierce averages to a still subzero cold 19.6°F (-6.9°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, in Pierce, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pierce, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.7 days and collects up to 19.61" (498mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Pierce?

The high-temperature during December is 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and the low-temperature is 19.6°F (-6.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Pierce?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Pierce?

In Pierce, Nebraska, in December, during 3.3 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Pierce?

The month with the most snowfall in Pierce is December, when snow falls for 7.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Pierce?

In Pierce, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pierce?

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

How many hours of daylight does Pierce have in December?

In Pierce, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Pierce?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Pierce?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Pierce, Nebraska, is 4.9h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Pierce?

In Pierce, Nebraska, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pierce, NE

Average temperature in December - Pierce, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.3°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 (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.6°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 (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Pierce, 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 (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Pierce, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

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 - Pierce, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

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Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Pierce, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Pierce, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Pierce, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.23").
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 - Pierce, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pierce, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Pierce, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Pierce, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Pierce, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Pierce, 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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