December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Palmyra, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to a cold 36.7°F (2.6°C). An average nighttime temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) is recorded during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Palmyra, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Palmyra, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.2 days and collects up to 24.29" (617mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Palmyra, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.2 snowfall days, and 8.78" (223mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Palmyra, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

In Palmyra, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Palmyra in December?

In Palmyra, in December, the average high-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.5°F (-4.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Palmyra, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Palmyra, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Palmyra, Nebraska, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Palmyra?

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

How many hours of daylight does Palmyra have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Palmyra, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Palmyra, Nebraska, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Palmyra, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Palmyra, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Palmyra, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Palmyra, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Palmyra, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Palmyra, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 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 - Palmyra, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
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 - Palmyra, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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 - Palmyra, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Palmyra, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Palmyra, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Palmyra, 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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