December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Colon, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

Colon's transition into December marks a considerable drop in the average high-temperature, moving down from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). During the month of December, Colon experiences a steady low-temperature average of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Colon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.2 days and collects up to 22.83" (580mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Colon, in December, during 6.2 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Colon, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.5 days and aggregates up to 10.87" (276mm) 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 7:33 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Colon, the average high-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Colon, during December, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Colon, Nebraska, in December, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Colon have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Colon, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from 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
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Average temperature in December - Colon, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°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 (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Colon, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Colon, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Colon, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Colon, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Colon, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

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 - Colon, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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 - Colon, 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 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Colon, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Colon, 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 - Colon, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Colon, 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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