December weather forecast
Smithfield, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Smithfield, Nebraska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and an average low of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Temperature

Smithfield's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C). The nights of December in Smithfield anticipate an average low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In Smithfield, during December, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Smithfield, Nebraska. In Smithfield, in December, during 6.2 snowfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Smithfield, Nebraska, there are 31.7 snowfall days, and 14.69" (373mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, in Smithfield, Nebraska, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Smithfield is 6.1h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Smithfield?

In Smithfield, 36.9°F (2.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 22.3°F (-5.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Smithfield?

The average relative humidity in December in Smithfield is 71%.

How much does it rain in Smithfield in December?

In Smithfield, during December, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Smithfield in December?

In Smithfield, Nebraska, during December, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Smithfield?

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

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

The average day length in December in Smithfield, Nebraska, is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Smithfield?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Smithfield?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Smithfield?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Smithfield?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Smithfield, NE

Average temperature in December - Smithfield, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

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Average pressure in December
Smithfield, NE

Average pressure in December - Smithfield, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Smithfield, NE

Average wind speed in December - Smithfield, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Smithfield, NE

Average humidity in December - Smithfield, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (58%).

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Average rainfall in December
Smithfield, NE

Average rainfall in December - Smithfield, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Smithfield, NE

Average rainfall days in December - Smithfield, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Smithfield, NE

Average snowfall in December - Smithfield, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Smithfield, NE

Average snowfall days in December - Smithfield, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 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
Smithfield, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Smithfield, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Smithfield, NE

Average sunshine days in December - Smithfield, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Smithfield, NE

Average UV index in December - Smithfield, 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
Smithfield, NE

Average cloud cover in December - Smithfield, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in December
Smithfield, NE

Average visibility in December - Smithfield, 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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