December weather forecast
Shelby, NE

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shelby, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and max 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

Shelby's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). Shelby encounters a steady low-temperature average of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 112.4 rainfall days, and 18.62" (473mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Shelby. In December, in Shelby, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. In Shelby, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.8 days and aggregates up to 11.14" (283mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Shelby.
On the first day of December in Shelby, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Shelby, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Shelby in December?

The high-temperature in Shelby during December is 34.7°F (1.5°C) and the low-temperature is 21.9°F (-5.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Shelby?

In Shelby, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Shelby in December?

In Shelby, Nebraska, in December, during 3.4 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Shelby?

In Shelby, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shelby?

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

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

In Shelby, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Shelby?

On the first day of December in Shelby, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shelby?

The average sunshine duration in December in Shelby is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Shelby?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Shelby?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Shelby, Nebraska, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shelby, NE

Average temperature in December - Shelby, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

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

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Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Shelby, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
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 - Shelby, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
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 - Shelby, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
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 - Shelby, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Shelby, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
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 - Shelby, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 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 - Shelby, 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 2min

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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Shelby, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Shelby, 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 - Shelby, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Shelby, 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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