December weather forecast
Seneca, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Seneca, Nebraska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and an average high of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

The transition from November to December brings a clear temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) to a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C). Throughout the month of December, Seneca reports a steady low-temperature average of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.2 rainfall days, and 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Seneca, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Seneca, is 31.6°F (-0.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 20.7°F (-6.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Seneca?

In December, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Seneca?

December has the shortest days of the year in Seneca, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Seneca, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Seneca, 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 Sun's UV rays.
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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
Seneca, NE

Average temperature in December - Seneca, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.7°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 (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Seneca, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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 - Seneca, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.7mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Seneca, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (59%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Seneca, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
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 - Seneca, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Seneca, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Seneca, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Seneca, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Seneca, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Seneca, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Seneca, 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 - Seneca, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Seneca, 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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