December weather forecast
Rising City, NE

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rising City, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) in November to a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C). Throughout December, Rising City witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Humidity

In Rising City, Nebraska, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Rising City, in December, during 3.4 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 112.4 rainfall days, and 18.62" (473mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rising City are January through May, October through December. In Rising City, during December, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.8 snowfall days, and 11.14" (283mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Rising City, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Rising City, in December, the average high-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.9°F (-5.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Rising City, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Rising City, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Rising City, during December, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Rising City have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Rising City?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rising City have in December?

In Rising City, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

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 reading in December?

In Rising City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rising City, NE

Average temperature in December - Rising City, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.9°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 (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Rising City, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Rising City, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Rising City, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Rising City, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Rising City, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Rising City, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

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 - Rising City, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rising City, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rising City, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rising City, NE

Average sunshine days in December - Rising City, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Rising City, 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 - Rising City, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Rising City, 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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