December weather forecast
Clay Center, NE

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Clay Center, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 23°F (-5°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a cold 36.7°F (2.6°C). The average temperature in Clay Center drops to a subzero cold 23°F (-5°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Clay Center, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 118.6 rainfall days, and 22.05" (560mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Clay Center, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow. In Clay Center, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.2 days and aggregates up to 12.48" (317mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Clay Center, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 36.7°F (2.6°C) and the low-temperature is 23°F (-5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Clay Center, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Clay Center, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Clay Center have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December
Clay Center, NE

Average temperature in December - Clay Center, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.7°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 (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Clay Center, 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 - Clay Center, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Clay Center, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Clay Center, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Clay Center, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Clay Center, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
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 - Clay Center, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.1 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 - Clay Center, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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
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Average sunshine days in December - Clay Center, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Clay Center, 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 - Clay Center, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Clay Center, 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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