December weather forecast
Lyons, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Lyons, Nebraska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and an average high of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December brings a distinct shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from November's frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) is expected in Lyons.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lyons, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.1 days and collects up to 20.67" (525mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, in Lyons, Nebraska, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lyons?

The high-temperature in Lyons, Nebraska, during December is 32.9°F (0.5°C) and the low-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', '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 Lyons?

The average relative humidity in December in Lyons, Nebraska, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Lyons?

In Lyons, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Lyons?

The months with the most snowfall in Lyons are February and December, with an average 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Lyons in December?

In Lyons, Nebraska, during December, snow falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lyons?

December has the shortest days of the year in Lyons, Nebraska, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lyons?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lyons have in December?

In Lyons, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lyons?

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 intensity in December in Lyons?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Lyons, NE

Average temperature in December - Lyons, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°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 (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Lyons, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Lyons, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Lyons, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (2.8").
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 - Lyons, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lyons, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Lyons, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Lyons, 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 - Lyons, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Lyons, 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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