December weather forecast
Benkelman, NE

Bringing the year to a close, December ushers in the full brunt of winter in Benkelman. The weather becomes more potent with cold temperatures, frosty mornings and occasional snowfall. Snow becomes a more common occurrence, with an average of 5.5" (140mm) expected. December is also one of the darkest months, with sunlight scarce, totaling an average of 9.4 daylight hours. In stark contrast to the summer months, the weather in December offers a merry white Christmas setting!

Temperature

The beginning of December in Benkelman involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in November to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). In Benkelman, the nighttime temperature registers a significant drop from daytime peaks to an average of 14.7°F (-9.6°C) in December.

Rainfall

In Benkelman, in December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Benkelman, Nebraska, 19.72" (501mm) of rain is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Benkelman, in December, 5.51" (140mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Benkelman, 29.02" (737mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Benkelman, Nebraska, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, in Benkelman, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:30 pm MST.