December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pierce, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and max 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

December is marked by a significant decrease, with the average high-temperature retreating from a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C). In December, the recorded average low-temperature is a still freezing cold 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Pierce, in December, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Pierce, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.7 days and collects up to 19.61" (498mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low-temperature of 19.6°F (-6.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Pierce, in December, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Pierce in December?

In Pierce, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Pierce, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pierce have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Pierce, Nebraska, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Pierce, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Pierce, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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 - Pierce, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

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 - Pierce, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Pierce, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Pierce, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Pierce, 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 - Pierce, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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 - Pierce, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Pierce, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Pierce, 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 - Pierce, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Pierce, 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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