December weather forecast
Emerson, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Emerson, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Temperature

With the transition into December, Emerson experiences a significant decrease in average high-temperatures, moving down from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In December, the recorded average low-temperature is 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Emerson is 80%.

Rainfall

In Emerson, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Emerson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.7 days and collects up to 20.31" (516mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Emerson, in December, during 7.7 snowfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Emerson, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.1 days and aggregates up to 14.09" (358mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and the low-temperature is 18.9°F (-7.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Emerson, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Emerson, in December, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Emerson, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Emerson, NE

Average temperature in December - Emerson, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°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 (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Emerson, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Emerson, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Emerson, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Emerson, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Emerson, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Emerson, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.11").
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 - Emerson, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 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 - Emerson, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Emerson, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Emerson, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Emerson, 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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