December weather forecast
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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Preston, Nebraska, with an average temperature varying between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) to an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C). In Preston, December is marked by an average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Preston, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.1 rainfall days, and 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Preston, Nebraska, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Preston, during the entire year, snow falls for 22 days and aggregates up to 8.7" (221mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Preston, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Preston in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Preston, is 37.6°F (3.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Preston?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Preston?

In Preston, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Preston in December?

In Preston, Nebraska, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Preston?

The month with the shortest days in Preston, Nebraska, is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Preston have in December?

In Preston, Nebraska, the average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Preston?

On the first day of December in Preston, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Preston?

In Preston, Nebraska, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Preston?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Preston?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Preston, Nebraska, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Preston, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Preston, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Preston, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, June, July and August (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Preston, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Preston, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Preston, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
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 - Preston, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, 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 - Preston, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
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 - Preston, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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 - Preston, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Preston, 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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