December weather forecast
Burton, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Burton, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Burton's weather experiences a distinct temperature drop, moving from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C). Throughout December, Burton encounters an average temperature drop to a still subzero cold 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Burton, in December, during 2.3 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Burton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.2 days and collects up to 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Burton, is 31.6°F (-0.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 20.7°F (-6.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Burton?

The average relative humidity in December in Burton is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Burton, in December, during 7.1 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Burton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Burton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Burton, NE

Average temperature in December - Burton, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.6°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 (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.7°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 (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Burton, NE

Average pressure in December - Burton, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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 - Burton, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.7mph).

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (59%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Burton, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Burton, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Burton, NE

Average snowfall in December - Burton, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Burton, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Burton, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Burton, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Burton, NE

Average sunshine days in December - Burton, 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 June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Burton, NE

Average UV index in December - Burton, 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
Burton, NE

Average cloud cover in December - Burton, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Burton, 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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