December weather forecast
Hay Springs, NE

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hay Springs, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

January and December, with an average high-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C), are the coldest months.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hay Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.7 days and collects up to 14.41" (366mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Hay Springs, during December, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.2 snowfall days, and 21.54" (547mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:27 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.1h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Hay Springs's coldest period falls in January and December, when the average high-temperatures ascend to 33.4°F (0.8°C).

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 19.9°F (-6.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hay Springs, during December, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hay Springs have in December?

In Hay Springs, the average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:27 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Hay Springs, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Hay Springs, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Hay Springs, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Hay Springs, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Hay Springs, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Hay Springs, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Hay Springs, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Hay Springs, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hay Springs, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Hay Springs, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and December (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Hay Springs, NE
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (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 - Hay Springs, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Hay Springs, 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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