December weather forecast
Niobrara, NE

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Weather in December

December marks the peak of the winter season in Niobrara. Snowfall becomes a common sight, and the city is often enveloped in a sheet of dazzling white. The city experiences a cool temperature fluctuation between 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C) during the month. As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, indoor activities peak. Amidst the frosty weather, the festive season spirit creates a warm, joyful atmosphere.

Temperature

The onset of December in Niobrara witnesses a clear shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from a chilly 46.4°F (8°C) in November to a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C). An average low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

In Niobrara, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 104.1 rainfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Niobrara, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.8 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Niobrara, Nebraska, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, in Niobrara, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Niobrara is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Niobrara. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Niobrara?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Niobrara?

The average relative humidity in December in Niobrara is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Niobrara?

In Niobrara, in December, during 3.1 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Niobrara in December?

In Niobrara, Nebraska, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Niobrara?

December has the shortest days of the year in Niobrara, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Niobrara have in December?

In December, the average day length in Niobrara, Nebraska, is 9h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Niobrara?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Niobrara, Nebraska, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Niobrara?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Niobrara, Nebraska, is 4.9h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Niobrara?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Niobrara is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Niobrara, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Niobrara, 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 - Niobrara, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Niobrara, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Niobrara, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Niobrara, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 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 - Niobrara, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Niobrara, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, 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 - Niobrara, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
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 - Niobrara, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Niobrara, 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 - Niobrara, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Niobrara, 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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