December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Decatur, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and an average low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Temperature

Decatur in December sees a clear temperature decline, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C). During the month of December, Decatur anticipates a mean low-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Decatur, Nebraska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.6 days and collects up to 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Decatur, in December, snow falls for 7 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow. In Decatur, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 11.69" (297mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Decatur is 4.9h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Decatur, Nebraska, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Decatur, in December, during 7 snowfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Decatur?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Decatur, Nebraska.

How many hours of daylight does Decatur have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Decatur have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Decatur is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Decatur, NE

Average temperature in December - Decatur, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°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 (15.1°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Decatur, 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 - Decatur, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Decatur, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Decatur, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
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 - Decatur, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Decatur, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Decatur, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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 - Decatur, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Decatur, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Decatur, NE
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Decatur, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Decatur, 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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