December weather forecast
Elk Creek, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Elk Creek, Nebraska, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and max 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

During Elk Creek's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to a cold 36.7°F (2.6°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Elk Creek, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105 rainfall days, and 15.94" (405mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Elk Creek, during December, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.4 snowfall days, and 4.57" (116mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Elk Creek in December has an average high-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Elk Creek, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Elk Creek, during December, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Elk Creek is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Elk Creek, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Elk Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°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 - Elk Creek, 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 - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
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 - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elk Creek, 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 24min).

  • 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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Elk Creek, 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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