December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Red Cloud, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

December's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). In Red Cloud, in December, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Red Cloud, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.2 days and collects up to 21.42" (544mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24.3 snowfall days, and 10.51" (267mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, in Red Cloud, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Red Cloud. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Red Cloud?

The high-temperature during December is 38.5°F (3.6°C) and the low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Red Cloud?

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in Red Cloud in December?

In Red Cloud, Nebraska, in December, during 4.5 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Red Cloud in December?

In Red Cloud, Nebraska, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Red Cloud?

December has the shortest days of the year in Red Cloud, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Red Cloud have in December?

In December, the average day length in Red Cloud is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Red Cloud?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Red Cloud?

January and December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Red Cloud, Nebraska.

How many hours of sunshine does Red Cloud have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Red Cloud is 5.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Red Cloud?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Red Cloud?

In Red Cloud, Nebraska, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Red Cloud, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°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 - Red Cloud, 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 - Red Cloud, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.7mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Red Cloud, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (61%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Red Cloud, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Red Cloud, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Red Cloud, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
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 - Red Cloud, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 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, 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 - Red Cloud, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Red Cloud, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (23.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Red Cloud, NE
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
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 - Red Cloud, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Red Cloud, 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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