December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Friend, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) to a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C). The average temperature during December nights dips to a freezing cold 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Friend, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. In Friend, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.4 days and collects up to 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Friend, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Friend, Nebraska, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.2 days and aggregates up to 9.17" (233mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Friend are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Friend in December has an average high-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, 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 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Friend have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Friend?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Friend have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
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Average temperature in December - Friend, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Friend, 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 - Friend, 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
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Average humidity in December - Friend, 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
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Average rainfall in December - Friend, 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 November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Friend, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Friend, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
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 - Friend, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 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 - Friend, 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
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Average sunshine days in December - Friend, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Friend, 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 - Friend, 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
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Average visibility in December - Friend, 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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