December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Union, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.5°F (2.5°C) and min 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) in November to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). Union's average low-temperature during December nights is observed to be a subzero cold 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Union, during December, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.7 rainfall days, and 26.73" (679mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Union, in December, during 5.1 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 27 snowfall days, and 10.35" (263mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Union, is 36.5°F (2.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 23.5°F (-4.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Union is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Union, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Union, in December, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) 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 in Union.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

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 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Union have in December?

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

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

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 reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Union, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°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 (18.1°F).

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"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 - Union, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Union, 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 - Union, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Union, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Union, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Union, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Union, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Union, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 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 - Union, 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 - Union, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Union, 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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