December weather forecast
Harvard, NE

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Harvard, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°F (-5°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, Harvard observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) to a wintry 36.7°F (2.6°C). Harvard sees an average low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In December, in Harvard, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Harvard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.6 days and collects up to 22.05" (560mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Harvard, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.2 snowfall days, and 12.48" (317mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:37 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Harvard, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
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. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Harvard, the average high-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 23°F (-5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Harvard, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Harvard, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

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 Harvard have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Harvard, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the month with 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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
Harvard, NE

Average temperature in December - Harvard, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.7°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 (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Harvard, NE

Average pressure in December - Harvard, 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
Harvard, NE

Average wind speed in December - Harvard, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Harvard, NE

Average humidity in December - Harvard, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

Average rainfall in December
Harvard, NE

Average rainfall in December - Harvard, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Harvard, NE

Average rainfall days in December - Harvard, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Harvard, NE

Average snowfall in December - Harvard, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Harvard, NE

Average snowfall days in December - Harvard, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Harvard, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Harvard, 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 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
Harvard, NE

Average sunshine days in December - Harvard, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Harvard, NE

Average UV index in December - Harvard, 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
Harvard, NE

Average cloud cover in December - Harvard, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Harvard, NE

Average visibility in December - Harvard, 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).

Harvard, Nebraska, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location