December weather forecast
Palmer, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Palmer, Nebraska, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and max 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C). In December, Palmer reports a consistent average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In Palmer, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Palmer, during December, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Palmer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128 days and collects up to 21.85" (555mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Palmer are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Palmer experiences an average high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and a low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Palmer, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Palmer, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Palmer?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Palmer have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Palmer, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the month with 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Palmer 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
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Palmer, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°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 (18.5°F).

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Palmer, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (61%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Palmer, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Palmer, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Palmer, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.66").
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 - Palmer, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.7 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 - Palmer, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Palmer, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Palmer, 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 - Palmer, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Palmer, 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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