December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Western, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 23°F (-5°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a cold 36.9°F (2.7°C). Western in December experiences a low-temperature average of 23°F (-5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Western, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Western, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.2 days and collects up to 22.56" (573mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Western. In Western, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.2 snowfall days, and 10.71" (272mm) 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 7:33 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Western is 5.4h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 36.9°F (2.7°C) and the low-temperature is 23°F (-5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Western, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Western?

In Western, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the month with 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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from 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 - Western, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Western, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Western, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
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 - Western, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Western, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
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 - Western, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.6 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 - Western, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Western, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Western, 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 - Western, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Western, 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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