December weather forecast
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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Ponca, Nebraska, with an average temperature varying between 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

As November gives way to December, the average high-temperature displays a considerable decrease, falling from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) to a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). Ponca, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

In Ponca, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Ponca, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ponca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122 days and collects up to 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ponca, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ponca, there are 38 snowfall days, and 13.23" (336mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Ponca, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

In Ponca, Nebraska, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Ponca?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Ponca during December are 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ponca?

The average relative humidity in December in Ponca, Nebraska, is 81%.

How much does it rain in Ponca in December?

In Ponca, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Ponca in December?

In Ponca, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ponca?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ponca.

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

The average day length in December in Ponca is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ponca?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ponca?

In Ponca, Nebraska, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ponca?

In Ponca, Nebraska, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ponca, NE

Average temperature in December - Ponca, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°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 (13.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Ponca, NE
  • 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 (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Ponca, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Ponca, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

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Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Ponca, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Ponca, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Ponca, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
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 - Ponca, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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 - Ponca, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • 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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Ponca, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Ponca, NE
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Ponca, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
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 - Ponca, 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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