December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Orchard, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and max 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

December signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from November's frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) to a wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C). Orchard's temperature drops to an average low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Orchard is 78%.

Rainfall

In Orchard, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Orchard, Nebraska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.3 days and collects up to 19.41" (493mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Orchard is December, when snow falls for 7.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Orchard.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Orchard is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Orchard 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Orchard?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Orchard?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Orchard?

In Orchard, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Orchard?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.6 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Orchard?

In Orchard, during December, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Orchard?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Orchard is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Orchard?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Orchard?

The average sunshine duration in December in Orchard, Nebraska, is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Orchard?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Orchard?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Orchard, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Orchard, 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 - Orchard, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
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 - Orchard, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Orchard, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Orchard, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Orchard, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.5").
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 - Orchard, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 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 - Orchard, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
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 - Orchard, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Orchard, 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 - Orchard, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Orchard, 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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