December weather forecast
Hamlet, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Hamlet, Nebraska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and an average high of 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

December is the month when Hamlet sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 65%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Hamlet is December, when the rain falls for 2.1 days and typically collects 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated. In Hamlet, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.4 days and aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Hamlet, Nebraska, the average sunshine in December is 6.2h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Hamlet reaches its average lowest temperatures in December, measuring 39°F (3.9°C) at the peak and 23.7°F (-4.6°C) at the lowest.

Is December cold?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 39°F (3.9°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hamlet, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 2.1 days and typically collects 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hamlet, in December, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hamlet have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Hamlet, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Hamlet, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.7°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 (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Hamlet, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Hamlet, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Hamlet, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (52%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Hamlet, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Hamlet, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Hamlet, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.98").
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 - Hamlet, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 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 - Hamlet, 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: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Hamlet, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.6 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Hamlet, 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 - Hamlet, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Hamlet, 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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