December weather forecast
Saint Paul, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Saint Paul, Nebraska, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.2°F (1.8°C) and min 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C). An average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) is recorded during the nights in December in Saint Paul.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Saint Paul, in December, during 5.2 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Saint Paul, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128 days and collects up to 21.85" (555mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) 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 December in Saint Paul, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Saint Paul, Nebraska, 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 in Saint Paul. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. 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

How cold is December in Saint Paul?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and a low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Saint Paul?

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

How much does it rain in Saint Paul in December?

In Saint Paul, in December, during 5.2 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Saint Paul?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Saint Paul. Snow falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Saint Paul?

In Saint Paul, Nebraska, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Saint Paul?

The month with the shortest days in Saint Paul, Nebraska, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Saint Paul?

The average day length in December in Saint Paul, Nebraska, is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Saint Paul?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Saint Paul, Nebraska, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Saint Paul have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Saint Paul, Nebraska, is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Saint Paul?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Saint Paul?

In Saint Paul, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Saint Paul, 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 - Saint Paul, 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 - Saint Paul, 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 - Saint Paul, 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 - Saint Paul, 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 - Saint Paul, 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 - Saint Paul, 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 - Saint Paul, 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saint Paul, 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 - Saint Paul, 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 - Saint Paul, 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 - Saint Paul, 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 - Saint Paul, 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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