December weather forecast
Phillips, NE

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Phillips, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and an average high of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) is noted during the nights in Phillips.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Phillips, in December, during 3.2 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Phillips, Nebraska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.5 days and collects up to 19.37" (492mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Phillips. Snow falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Phillips is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Phillips, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Phillips is 5.5h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Phillips?

Phillips in December has an average high-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Phillips?

In December, the average relative humidity in Phillips, Nebraska, is 73%.

How much does it rain in Phillips in December?

In Phillips, Nebraska, in December, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Phillips?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Phillips?

In Phillips, in December, during 5.4 snowfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Phillips?

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

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Phillips?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Phillips?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Phillips?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Phillips?

In Phillips, Nebraska, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe 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 - Phillips, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Phillips, 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 - Phillips, 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 (8mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Phillips, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (61%).

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Phillips, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Phillips, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.23").
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 - Phillips, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 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 - Phillips, 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 36min).
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 - Phillips, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Phillips, 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 - Phillips, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Phillips, 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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