December weather forecast
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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Santee, Nebraska, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and min 18°F (-7.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Santee's average high-temperature experiences a noticeable drop, receding from November's chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) to a freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C). Throughout the month of December, Santee expects an average low of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Santee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.9 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Santee is December, when snow falls for 8.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Santee, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

In Santee, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 18°F (-7.8°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Santee, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Santee, Nebraska. Snow falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Santee have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Santee, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18°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 (12.9°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Santee, 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 - Santee, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Santee, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Santee, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Santee, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Santee, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
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 - Santee, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 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 - Santee, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Santee, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Santee, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Santee, 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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