December weather forecast
Sumner, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Sumner, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a cold 36.9°F (2.7°C). Sumner observes an average nighttime temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) during December.

Humidity

In Sumner, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Sumner, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Sumner, during December, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.7 snowfall days, and 14.69" (373mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Sumner, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.1h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Sumner, the average high-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.3°F (-5.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Sumner, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sumner, in December, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sumner, in December, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Sumner have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sumner?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes 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 - Sumner, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Sumner, 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 (29.84"Hg).

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.8mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Sumner, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (58%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Sumner, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Sumner, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Sumner, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
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 - Sumner, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 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 - Sumner, 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: 6h and 1min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Sumner, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 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 - Sumner, 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 - Sumner, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Sumner, 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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