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Weather in December

December heralds the arrival of winter in York, Nebraska, with decreasing temperatures and increased snowfall compared to November. The city transitions into the festive season under the glow of holiday lights, illuminating the snowy landscape. Despite the fewer daylight hours, the festive cheer makes up for the reduced daylight. At 2.91" (74mm), snowfall is the highlight of this month, adding a festive touch to the end of the year. York novices and natives alike find joy in December's weather, making the most of the snowy landscapes and winter festivities, thus bidding farewell to the year in style.

Temperature

York's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) to a cold 36°F (2.2°C). York witnesses an average low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In York, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.1 rainfall days, and 20.63" (524mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in York are January through May, October through December. In December, in York, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is accumulated. In York, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.7 days and aggregates up to 14.25" (362mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in York, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in York 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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in York?

December temperatures in York vary between a high-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in York?

In December, the average relative humidity in York is 75%.

How much does it rain in York in December?

In December, in York, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in York?

In York, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in York?

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

How many hours of daylight does York have in December?

In December, the average day length in York is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in York?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in York?

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

When is the lowest UV index in York?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in York?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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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YearJFMAMJJASONDecember
Nov
December
Jan
Average high temperature
49.6°F 9.8°C
36°F 2.2°C
32°F 0°C
Average low temperature
33.3°F 0.7°C
22.3°F -5.4°C
18.7°F -7.4°C
Average pressure
30.08" 764mmHg
30.13" 765mmHg
30.17" 766mmHg
Average wind speed
10.6mph 17.1km/h
10.4mph 16.7km/h
10.4mph 16.7km/h
Average max. wind speed
11.4mph 18.3km/h
11.1mph 17.9km/h
11.1mph 17.9km/h
Average wind speed gusts
17mph 27.4km/h
16.9mph 27.2km/h
17.1mph 27.5km/h
Average humidity
65%
75%
79%
Average rainfall
0.75" 19mm
1.42" 36mm
0.75" 19mm
Average rainfall days
5
5
4.7
Average snowfall
0.75" 19mm
2.91" 74mm
3.27" 83mm
Average snowfall days
2.4
6.5
9
Average daylight
9h 5min
9h 2min
9h 4min
Average sunshine
6h 1min
5h 2min
5h 2min
Average sunshine days
21.8
20.9
18.3
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
30%
40%
43%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in December
York, NE

Average temperature in December - York, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - York, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"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 - York, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
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 - York, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

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Average rainfall in December
York, NE

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in December
York, NE

Average rainfall days in December - York, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
York, NE

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.27").
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 - York, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
York, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - York, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
York, NE

Average sunshine days in December - York, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
York, NE

Average UV index in December - York, 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
York, NE

Average cloud cover in December - York, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
York, NE

Average visibility in December - York, 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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