December weather forecast
Staplehurst, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Staplehurst, Nebraska, with an average temperature varying between 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) to an icy 35.4°F (1.9°C). Throughout the nights in December, Staplehurst experiences an average low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Staplehurst, in December, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Staplehurst, there are 98.2 rainfall days, and 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Staplehurst, in December, during 4.1 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Staplehurst, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.3 days and aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Staplehurst. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Staplehurst in December?

The high-temperature during December is 35.4°F (1.9°C) and the low-temperature is 22.3°F (-5.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Staplehurst?

In Staplehurst, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in Staplehurst in December?

In Staplehurst, Nebraska, during December, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Staplehurst in December?

In Staplehurst, Nebraska, during December, snow falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Staplehurst?

December has the shortest days of the year in Staplehurst, Nebraska, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Staplehurst have in December?

In Staplehurst, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Staplehurst?

On the first day of December in Staplehurst, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Staplehurst?

In Staplehurst, Nebraska, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Staplehurst?

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 Staplehurst?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Staplehurst, Nebraska, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Staplehurst, NE

Average temperature in December - Staplehurst, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°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 (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Staplehurst, 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 - Staplehurst, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
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 - Staplehurst, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

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 - Staplehurst, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Staplehurst, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Staplehurst, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.06").
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 - Staplehurst, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.9 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 - Staplehurst, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Staplehurst, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.2 days).

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Staplehurst, 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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