December weather forecastSalem, NE
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Salem, Nebraska, with an average temperature varying between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C).Temperature
The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). During December, Salem experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 24.8°F (-4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In Salem, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.1 days and collects up to 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Salem, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22 snowfall days, and 8.7" (221mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Salem, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Salem, NE
- Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Salem, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Salem, NE
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Salem, NE
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, June, July and August (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in December
Salem, NE
- Average rainfall in December: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Salem, NE
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Salem, NE
- Average snowfall in December: 1.18"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Salem, NE
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Salem, NE
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Salem, NE
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).
Average UV index in December
Salem, NE
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Salem, NE
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Salem, 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).
