Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to a cold 36.3°F (2.4°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Dorchester, Nebraska, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 114.6 rainfall days, and 19.45" (494mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dorchester, in December, during 5.6 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29 snowfall days, and 8.98" (228mm) of snow is accumulated.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 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Dorchester, the average sunshine in December 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Dorchester, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).
Average rainfall in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average rainfall in December: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average snowfall in December: 1.73"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dorchester, 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 2min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dorchester, NE
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Dorchester, 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
Dorchester, NE
- Average cloud cover in December: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Dorchester, 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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