December weather forecast
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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Cushing, Nebraska, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and max 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December introduces a moderate change in Cushing's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from November's chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). The average low-temperature, in December, is a subzero cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Cushing, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cushing, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128 days and collects up to 21.85" (555mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Cushing, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures in Cushing vary between a high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and a low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Cushing, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Cushing, Nebraska, in December, during 5.2 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall in Cushing is December, when snow falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Cushing, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.66" (93mm) 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 Cushing have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cushing have in December?

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 reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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 - Cushing, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Cushing, 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 - Cushing, 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 (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Cushing, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (61%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Cushing, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
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 - Cushing, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Cushing, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.66").
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 - Cushing, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cushing, 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 42min).
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 - Cushing, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Cushing, 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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