December weather forecast
Laurel, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Laurel, Nebraska, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and max 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December sees a distinct decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Laurel records an average low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

In Laurel, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Laurel, Nebraska, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.7 rainfall days, and 20.31" (516mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is accumulated. In Laurel, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.1 days and aggregates up to 14.09" (358mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Laurel, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Laurel, is 31.1°F (-0.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 18.9°F (-7.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Laurel?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Laurel, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Laurel, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Laurel, NE

Average temperature in December - Laurel, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Laurel, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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 - Laurel, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Laurel, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Laurel, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Laurel, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Laurel, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.11").
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 - Laurel, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Laurel, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Laurel, NE
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Laurel, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Laurel, 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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