December weather forecastWest Point, NE

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in West Point, Nebraska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Temperature

West Point experiences a clear temperature downturn in December, with average high-temperatures moving from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In West Point, in December, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Point, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.1 days and collects up to 20.67" (525mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in West Point. The months with the most snowfall in West Point are February and December, with an average 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in West Point is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, in West Point, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in West Point is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in West Point 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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In West Point, 32.9°F (0.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 20.3°F (-6.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

In West Point, Nebraska, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

The months with the most snowfall in West Point, Nebraska, are February and December, with an average 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated snow.

In December, in West Point, Nebraska, it is snowing for 7 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 12min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

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

In West Point, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
West Point, NE

  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in December
West Point, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
West Point, 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 (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
West Point, NE

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in December
West Point, NE

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
West Point, NE

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Point, NE

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Point, NE

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Point, NE

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
West Point, NE

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
West Point, 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
West Point, NE

  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
West Point, 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).