December weather forecast
Lincoln, NE

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A water fountain in front of the State Capital building in Lincoln, Nebraska
A water fountain in front of the State Capital building in Lincoln, Nebraska

Weather in December

December brings winter in full swing to Lincoln, Nebraska. The temperatures dramatically drop from November’s, and snow begins to blanket Lincoln city with an average of 0.28" (7mm) of snowfall. Along with the chill, it is the season with the highest relative humidity. Despite the cold, the Christmas cheer and the festive spirit warms the atmosphere of the city. As citizens wrap up in warm clothes and gather around bonfires, Lincoln, Nebraska welcomes the New Year under a blanket of snow.

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) in November to a wintry 36°F (2.2°C). Throughout December in Lincoln, Nebraska, a steady low-temperature average of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) is noted.

Humidity

In Lincoln, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Lincoln, in December, during 2.6 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lincoln, there are 84.8 rainfall days, and 7.44" (189mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.2 snowfall days, and 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Lincoln is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Lincoln, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Lincoln are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lincoln?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lincoln, records 36°F (2.2°C), while the low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lincoln?

In Lincoln, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in Lincoln in December?

In Lincoln, Nebraska, during December, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Lincoln in December?

In Lincoln, in December, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lincoln?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Lincoln?

The average day length in December in Lincoln is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lincoln?

On the first day of December in Lincoln, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lincoln?

The average sunshine duration in December in Lincoln is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lincoln?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Lincoln?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Lincoln, NE

Average temperature in December - Lincoln, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°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 (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Lincoln, NE

Average pressure in December - Lincoln, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lincoln, NE

Average wind speed in December - Lincoln, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Lincoln, NE

Average humidity in December - Lincoln, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Lincoln, NE

Average rainfall in December - Lincoln, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Lincoln, NE

Average rainfall days in December - Lincoln, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lincoln, NE

Average snowfall in December - Lincoln, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lincoln, NE

Average snowfall days in December - Lincoln, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lincoln, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lincoln, NE

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

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15 days).

Average UV index in December
Lincoln, NE

Average UV index in December - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NE

Average cloud cover in December - Lincoln, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Lincoln, NE

Average visibility in December - Lincoln, 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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