December weather forecast
Central City, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Central City, Nebraska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and an average high of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a wintry 35.4°F (1.9°C). Central City experiences a steady low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Central City, Nebraska, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Central City, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 114.7 rainfall days, and 20.83" (529mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.3 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 December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Central City, 35.4°F (1.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 22.1°F (-5.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Central City, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is 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 Central City have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Central City, NE

Average temperature in December - Central City, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°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 (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Central City, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Central City, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Central City, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Central City, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
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 - Central City, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Central City, 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
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Average snowfall days in December - Central City, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Central City, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Central City, 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 36min).
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 - Central City, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Central City, 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 - Central City, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Central City, 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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