December weather forecast
Odessa, NE

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Odessa, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Odessa sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). During the month of December, an average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) is recorded.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Odessa is 72%.

Rainfall

In Odessa, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. In Odessa, Nebraska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.6 days and collects up to 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.4 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Odessa, in December, the average high-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Odessa, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How many days does it rain in December in Odessa?

In Odessa, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.4 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Odessa, during December, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Odessa?

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

How many hours of daylight does Odessa have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December in Odessa?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

What are the months 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Odessa, NE

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Odessa, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"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 - Odessa, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Odessa, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (59%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Odessa, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Odessa, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 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 - Odessa, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.17").
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 - Odessa, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Odessa, 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: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Odessa, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Odessa, 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 - Odessa, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Odessa, 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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