December weather forecast
Grand Island, NE

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Weather in December

December brings the full force of winter to Grand Island, Nebraska. The landscape is often transformed into a winter wonderland, replete with twinkling decorative lights mirrored in frosty windowpanes. Frigid temperatures set the stage for Christmastime festivities indoors. Snowfall, peaking at 3.23" (82mm), invites an ensemble of wintry recreational activities. As Grand Island bids farewell to December, it braces itself for another round of biting January cold, thus completing the annual weather cycle.

Temperature

December weather in Grand Island, Nebraska, is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C). Grand Island records an average nighttime low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Grand Island is 73%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 109.5 rainfall days, and 19.37" (492mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Grand Island. December is the month with the most snowfall in Grand Island. Snow falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 3.23" (82mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Grand Island. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Grand Island in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Grand Island, records 36.1°F (2.3°C), while the low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Grand Island?

In December, the average relative humidity in Grand Island, Nebraska, is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December in Grand Island?

In Grand Island, Nebraska, during December, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Grand Island?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Grand Island?

In Grand Island, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Grand Island?

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

How many hours of daylight does Grand Island have in December?

In December, the average day length in Grand Island, Nebraska, is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Grand Island?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Grand Island have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Grand Island is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Grand Island?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Grand Island?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Grand Island, Nebraska, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Grand Island, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Grand Island, 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 - Grand Island, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Grand Island, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (61%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Grand Island, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Grand Island, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Grand Island, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.23").
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 - Grand Island, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Grand Island, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Grand Island, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Grand Island, 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 - Grand Island, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Grand Island, 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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