December weather forecast
Palisade, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Palisade, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39°F (3.9°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Temperature

December is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 39°F (3.9°C) to a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Humidity

In Palisade, Nebraska, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Palisade, Nebraska, during December, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Palisade, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.4 days and aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Palisade experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Palisade, records 39°F (3.9°C), while the low-temperature is 23.7°F (-4.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Palisade, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 2.1 days and typically collects 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Palisade, in December, during 2.1 rainfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Palisade, Nebraska, in December, during 4 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) 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 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Palisade have in December?

In December, the average day length in Palisade is 9h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is 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 in Palisade?

In Palisade, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Palisade, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Palisade, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Palisade, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Palisade, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (52%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Palisade, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Palisade, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Palisade, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.98").
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 - Palisade, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 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 - Palisade, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Palisade, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.6 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Palisade, NE
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
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 - Palisade, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Palisade, 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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