December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Merna, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) in November to a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C). In Merna, the average nighttime temperature during December is a freezing cold 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 93.8 rainfall days, and 15.75" (400mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall in Merna are February and December, with an average 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Merna in December has an average high-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Merna, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Merna, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Merna have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Merna is 5.8h.

What are the months 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Merna, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Merna, 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 - Merna, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Merna, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (60%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Merna, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 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 - Merna, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.62"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (3.62").
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 - Merna, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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 - Merna, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.6 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Merna, 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 - Merna, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Merna, 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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