December weather forecast
Wood Lake, NE

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wood Lake, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and an average low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

December marks a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, descending from November's frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) to a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C). An average nighttime temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) is observed in Wood Lake, Nebraska, during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Wood Lake is 76%.

Rainfall

In Wood Lake, in December, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103.2 rainfall days, and 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Wood Lake. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of December, in Wood Lake, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Wood Lake, the average sunshine in December 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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Wood Lake in December?

The high-temperature during December is 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and the low-temperature is 20.7°F (-6.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wood Lake?

The average relative humidity in December in Wood Lake, Nebraska, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Wood Lake in December?

In Wood Lake, in December, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Wood Lake?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Wood Lake in December?

In Wood Lake, Nebraska, in December, during 7.1 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wood Lake?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Wood Lake have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Wood Lake?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wood Lake, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:17 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Wood Lake?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Wood Lake?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Wood Lake?

In Wood Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Wood Lake, NE

Average temperature in December - Wood Lake, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°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 - Wood Lake, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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 - Wood Lake, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.7mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Wood Lake, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (59%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Wood Lake, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Wood Lake, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wood Lake, NE

Average snowfall in December - Wood Lake, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.99").
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 - Wood Lake, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wood Lake, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wood Lake, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Wood Lake, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Wood Lake, 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 - Wood Lake, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Wood Lake, 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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