December weather forecast
Washington, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Washington, Nebraska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Temperature

As December sets, the average high-temperature displays a significant decrease, moving down from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). In December, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Washington, in December, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 115.6 rainfall days, and 19.13" (486mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated. In Washington, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.8 days and aggregates up to 9.25" (235mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:05 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Washington experiences an average high-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and a low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Washington, in December, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Washington have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Washington, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Washington, NE

Average temperature in December - Washington, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Washington, NE

Average pressure in December - Washington, 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
Washington, NE

Average wind speed in December - Washington, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

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
Washington, NE

Average humidity in December - Washington, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Washington, NE

Average rainfall in December - Washington, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Washington, NE

Average rainfall days in December - Washington, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Washington, NE

Average snowfall in December - Washington, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Washington, NE

Average snowfall days in December - Washington, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 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
Washington, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Washington, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Washington, NE

Average sunshine days in December - Washington, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Washington, NE

Average UV index in December - Washington, 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
Washington, NE

Average cloud cover in December - Washington, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Washington, NE

Average visibility in December - Washington, 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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