December weather forecast
Moorefield, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Moorefield, Nebraska, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a fresh 50°F (10°C) in November to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). The average temperature drops to a subzero cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

In Moorefield, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

In Moorefield, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Moorefield, there are 109.4 rainfall days, and 17.28" (439mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Moorefield are January through May, October through December. In Moorefield, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Moorefield, Nebraska, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.8 days and aggregates up to 13.15" (334mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Moorefield, the average sunshine in December is 6.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Moorefield. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Moorefield, is 36.5°F (2.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 22.3°F (-5.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Moorefield, Nebraska, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Moorefield, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Moorefield, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Moorefield have in December?

In Moorefield, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Moorefield, Nebraska, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability 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
Moorefield, NE

Average temperature in December - Moorefield, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Moorefield, 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 (29.84"Hg).

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.2mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Moorefield, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (58%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Moorefield, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Moorefield, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Moorefield, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.95").
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 - Moorefield, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Moorefield, NE

Average sunshine days in December - Moorefield, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 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 - Moorefield, 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 - Moorefield, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Moorefield, 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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