December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Franklin, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a cold 39.9°F (4.4°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) to Franklin.

Humidity

In Franklin, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

In Franklin, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Franklin, there are 105.1 rainfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Franklin. In Franklin, during December, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.3 snowfall days, and 9.33" (237mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Franklin is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Franklin is December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Franklin?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Franklin?

The average relative humidity in December in Franklin is 70%.

How much does it rain in Franklin in December?

In Franklin, Nebraska, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Franklin?

In December, in Franklin, Nebraska, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Franklin?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Franklin have in December?

The average day length in December in Franklin, Nebraska, is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Franklin?

On the first day of December in Franklin, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Franklin?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Franklin, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Franklin?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Franklin is 5.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Franklin?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Franklin?

In Franklin, Nebraska, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Franklin, NE

Average temperature in December - Franklin, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Franklin, 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 - Franklin, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Franklin, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (71%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and October (59%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Franklin, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Franklin, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Franklin, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
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 - Franklin, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 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 - Franklin, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Franklin, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.6 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Franklin, NE
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
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 - Franklin, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Franklin, 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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