December weather forecast
Thurston, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Thurston, Nebraska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Temperature

As Thurston welcomes December, the average high-temperature witnesses a distinct drop, moving from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) to Thurston.

Humidity

In Thurston, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Thurston, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. In Thurston, Nebraska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.7 days and collects up to 20.31" (516mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Thurston, in December, during 7.7 snowfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Thurston, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.1 days and aggregates up to 14.09" (358mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Thurston, 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 18.9°F (-7.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Thurston, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Thurston, during December, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Thurston, 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 7:36 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Thurston have in December?

In Thurston, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Thurston, NE

Average temperature in December - Thurston, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Thurston, 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 - Thurston, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Thurston, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Thurston, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.11").
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 - Thurston, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 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 - Thurston, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Thurston, NE
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Thurston, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Thurston, 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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