December weather forecastSparta, NE
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Sparta, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C).Temperature
As December begins, there is a noticeable decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 46.4°F (8°C) in November to a subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In the month of December, Sparta witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Sparta, Nebraska, in December, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sparta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.1 days and collects up to 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sparta, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Sparta, Nebraska, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.8 days and aggregates up to 8.35" (212mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min 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 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Sparta, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. 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. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sparta, NE
- Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Sparta, 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
Sparta, NE
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Sparta, NE
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).
Average rainfall in December
Sparta, NE
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Sparta, NE
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sparta, NE
- Average snowfall in December: 1.22"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sparta, NE
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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
Sparta, NE
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sparta, NE
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Sparta, 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
Sparta, NE
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in December
Sparta, 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).
