December weather forecast
Syracuse, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Syracuse, Nebraska, with an average temperature varying between 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to a wintry 36.7°F (2.6°C). December's nights observe an average temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Syracuse, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.2 days and collects up to 24.29" (617mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Syracuse, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. In Syracuse, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.2 days and aggregates up to 8.78" (223mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures in Syracuse vary between a high-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Syracuse?

In Syracuse, Nebraska, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Syracuse?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Syracuse, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Syracuse, Nebraska, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Syracuse, Nebraska, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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
Syracuse, NE

Average temperature in December - Syracuse, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.7°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 (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°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 - Syracuse, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Syracuse, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Syracuse, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Syracuse, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Syracuse, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Syracuse, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
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 - Syracuse, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Syracuse, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Syracuse, NE

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Syracuse, 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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