December weather forecast
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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ragan, Nebraska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and an average high of 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

Ragan's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to an icy 37°F (2.8°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a subzero cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ragan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.2 days and collects up to 18.82" (478mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ragan. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) 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, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ragan, records 37°F (2.8°C), while the low-temperature is 23.2°F (-4.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Ragan, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Ragan?

In Ragan, Nebraska, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Ragan have in December?

In Ragan, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ragan have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

When is 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes 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 - Ragan, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Ragan, 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 - Ragan, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Ragan, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (59%).

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Ragan, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
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 - Ragan, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.9 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 - Ragan, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Ragan, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Ragan, 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 - Ragan, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and September (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Ragan, 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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