December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Western, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23°F (-5°C) and an average high of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to an icy 36.9°F (2.7°C). Western, in December, experiences an average temperature of 23°F (-5°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Western is 74%.

Rainfall

In Western, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In Western, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.2 days and collects up to 22.56" (573mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Western. In Western, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. In Western, Nebraska, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.2 days and aggregates up to 10.71" (272mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Western in December?

December temperatures in Western vary between a high-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and a low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Western?

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in Western in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Western?

In December, in Western, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Western?

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

How many hours of daylight does Western have in December?

In December, the average day length in Western, Nebraska, is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Western?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Western?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Western is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Western?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Western?

In Western, 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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Western, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Western, 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).

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Western, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

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Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Western, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Western, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Western, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.6 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Western, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Western, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Western, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Western, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Western, 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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