December weather forecast
Johnstown, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Johnstown, Nebraska, with an average temperature varying between 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

A clear reduction in the average high-temperature is witnessed with the onset of December, reducing from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C). Johnstown experiences an average temperature drop to a still subzero cold 20.7°F (-6.3°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.2 rainfall days, and 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Johnstown?

The high-temperature during December is 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and the low-temperature is 20.7°F (-6.3°C). 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, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Johnstown is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Johnstown, in December, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.99" (76mm) 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 Johnstown have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Johnstown, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Johnstown?

In Johnstown, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Johnstown, NE

Average temperature in December - Johnstown, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.7°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 (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Johnstown, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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 - Johnstown, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.7mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Johnstown, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (59%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Johnstown, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Johnstown, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Johnstown, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.99").
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 - Johnstown, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Johnstown, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
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 - Johnstown, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Johnstown, 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 - Johnstown, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Johnstown, 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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