December weather forecast
Whitney, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Whitney, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

During January and December, Whitney experiences its coldest period, with an average high-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

In Whitney, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Whitney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.7 days and collects up to 14.41" (366mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Whitney, in December, during 8.5 snowfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48.2 snowfall days, and 21.54" (547mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:29 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Whitney, the average sunshine in December is 6.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January and December bring Whitney's average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

How cold is December?

December temperatures in Whitney, Nebraska, vary between a high-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low-temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Whitney, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Whitney, during December, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Whitney have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:29 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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 intensity in December?

In Whitney, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability 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
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Average temperature in December - Whitney, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Whitney, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Whitney, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Whitney, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Whitney, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Whitney, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Whitney, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and December (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Whitney, NE
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
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 - Whitney, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Whitney, 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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