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Weather in December

December wraps up the year in Sidney, Nebraska, embracing the peak of winter accompanied by a marked decline in temperatures and daylight hours. The festive spirit in the city prevails over the chilling confines, a warm contrast to temperatures diving to 22.3°F. Snow-covered landscapes transform the city into a winter wonderland, making it a captivating sight for residents and visitors alike. Outdoor activities transform into winter specialties with sledding, skiing, and snowboarding occupying center stage. The homey glow of festive lights, hot chocolate, and Yuletide carols make December a joyful month despite its freezing demeanor.

Temperature

In Sidney, the month of December registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 37.4°F at the peak and 22.3°F at the lowest.

Humidity

In Sidney, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In Sidney, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.47" of accumulated precipitation. In Sidney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.9 days and collects up to 15.94" of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Sidney, Nebraska, in December, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.5 snowfall days, and 15.51" of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of December, in Sidney, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:32 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sidney. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Sidney?

December, recording an average high temperature of 37.4°F and a low temperature of 22.3°F, is Sidney's coldest month.

How cold is December in Sidney?

In Sidney, in December, the average high-temperature is 37.4°F, and the average low-temperature is 22.3°F. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 86°F.

What is the average humidity in December in Sidney?

In December, the average relative humidity is 66%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sidney?

In Sidney, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.47" of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Sidney?

In Sidney, Nebraska, in December, during 6.6 snowfall days, 1.81" of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sidney?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sidney have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sidney?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:32 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sidney have in December?

In Sidney, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sidney?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sidney?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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YearJFMAMJJASONDecember
Nov
December
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Average high temperature
49.3°F
37.4°F
38.8°F
Average low temperature
31.6°F
22.3°F
23°F
Average pressure
30.05"Hg
30.11"Hg
30.11"Hg
Average wind speed
11.1mph
11.4mph
11.7mph
Average max. wind speed
12.1mph
12.4mph
12.7mph
Average wind speed gusts
18.5mph
19.5mph
20.1mph
Average humidity
58%
66%
66%
Average rainfall
0.55"
0.47"
0.35"
Average rainfall days
3.9
3.5
3.8
Average snowfall
1.38"
1.81"
1.73"
Average snowfall days
4.3
6.6
6.4
Average daylight
9h 5min
9h 2min
9h 4min
Average sunshine
6h 4min
6h 2min
6h 3min
Average sunshine days
22.3
21.9
22.1
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
25%
31%
30%
Average visibility
6mi
6mi
6mi

Average temperature in December
Sidney, NE

Average temperature in December - Sidney, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sidney, NE

Average pressure in December - Sidney, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sidney, NE

Average wind speed in December - Sidney, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sidney, NE

Average humidity in December - Sidney, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (48%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sidney, NE

Average rainfall in December - Sidney, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sidney, NE

Average rainfall days in December - Sidney, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sidney, NE

Average snowfall in December - Sidney, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sidney, NE

Average snowfall days in December - Sidney, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sidney, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sidney, 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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sidney, NE

Average sunshine days in December - Sidney, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sidney, NE

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
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
Sidney, NE

Average cloud cover in December - Sidney, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

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Average visibility in December
Sidney, NE

Average visibility in December - Sidney, 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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