December weather forecast
Brainard, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Brainard, Nebraska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Temperature

Brainard in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). Brainard cools down to an average low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Brainard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.4 days and collects up to 18.62" (473mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Brainard, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.8 snowfall days, and 11.14" (283mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Brainard is 5.3h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Brainard, 34.7°F (1.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 21.9°F (-5.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Brainard, Nebraska, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Brainard, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Brainard have in December?

In Brainard, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Brainard, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Brainard, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Brainard, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Brainard, 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 (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Brainard, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Brainard, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Brainard, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Brainard, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Brainard, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Brainard, 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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Brainard, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Brainard, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Brainard, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Brainard, 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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