December weather forecastShelby, NE
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Shelby, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 21.9°F (-5.6°C).Temperature
The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). The average low-temperature, in December, is a freezing cold 21.9°F (-5.6°C).Humidity
In Shelby, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Shelby, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shelby, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.4 days and collects up to 18.62" (473mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Shelby, during December, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.8 snowfall days, and 11.14" (283mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, 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
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shelby, NE
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 18min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
