December weather forecast
Cairo, NE

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cairo, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C). In December, Cairo records an average nighttime temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Cairo is 73%.

Rainfall

In Cairo, in December, during 3.2 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 109.5 rainfall days, and 19.37" (492mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Cairo. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Cairo is 5.5h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Cairo during December are 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Cairo, Nebraska, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Cairo, during December, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Cairo, Nebraska, in December, during 5.4 snowfall days, 3.23" (82mm) 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 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cairo have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Cairo, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the month 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Cairo?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Cairo, NE

Average temperature in December - Cairo, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°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 (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°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 (19°F).

Average pressure in December
Cairo, NE

Average pressure in December - Cairo, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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).

Average wind speed in December
Cairo, NE

Average wind speed in December - Cairo, 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 (8mph).

Average humidity in December
Cairo, NE

Average humidity in December - Cairo, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Cairo, NE

Average rainfall in December - Cairo, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Cairo, NE

Average rainfall days in December - Cairo, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cairo, NE

Average snowfall in December - Cairo, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cairo, NE

Average snowfall days in December - Cairo, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cairo, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cairo, NE

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Cairo, NE

Average UV index in December - Cairo, 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
Cairo, NE

Average cloud cover in December - Cairo, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Cairo, NE

Average visibility in December - Cairo, 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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