December weather forecast
Pawnee City, NE

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pawnee City, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.7°F (2.6°C) and min 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C) from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C). Pawnee City experiences an average low-temperature reading of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Pawnee City, Nebraska, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Pawnee City, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105 rainfall days, and 15.94" (405mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Pawnee City are January through April, October through December. In Pawnee City, in December, during 4.4 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pawnee City, Nebraska, there are 22.4 snowfall days, and 4.57" (116mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Pawnee City is 5.4h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Pawnee City?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Pawnee City, is 36.7°F (2.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 23.5°F (-4.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Pawnee City?

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

How much does it rain in Pawnee City in December?

In Pawnee City, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Pawnee City in December?

In Pawnee City, in December, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pawnee City?

December has the shortest days of the year in Pawnee City, Nebraska, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Pawnee City have in December?

In Pawnee City, the average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Pawnee City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pawnee City, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Pawnee City?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Pawnee City?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Pawnee City?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Pawnee City, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Pawnee City, 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 - Pawnee City, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Pawnee City, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Pawnee City, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Pawnee City, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Pawnee City, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
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 - Pawnee City, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pawnee City, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Pawnee City, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 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 - Pawnee City, 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 - Pawnee City, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Pawnee City, 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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