December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sparks, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

As December sets, the average high-temperature displays a significant decrease, moving down from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). Sparks observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sparks, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.2 rainfall days, and 16.89" (429mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:16 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Sparks, the average high-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.1°F (-6.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Sparks, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sparks, Nebraska, in December, during 7.1 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is typically 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.

What is the average length of the day 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 6:53 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:16 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sparks have in December?

In Sparks, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the month with 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 Sparks.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Sparks, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Sparks, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Sparks, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"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 - Sparks, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.6mph).

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (56%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Sparks, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Sparks, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
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 - Sparks, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 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 and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sparks, 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: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Sparks, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Sparks, 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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