Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) to a cold 36.3°F (2.4°C). North Platte cools down to an average low-temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 69%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In North Platte, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.4 days and collects up to 17.99" (457mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In North Platte, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In North Platte, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.6 days and aggregates up to 12.83" (326mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 6.2h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in North Platte. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Average temperature in December
North Platte, NE
- Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in December
North Platte, NE
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
North Platte, NE
- Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).
Average humidity in December
North Platte, NE
- Average humidity in December: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (72%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (57%).
Average rainfall in December
North Platte, NE
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
North Platte, NE
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
North Platte, NE
- Average snowfall in December: 2.4"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
North Platte, NE
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North Platte, 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: 6h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
North Platte, NE
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
North Platte, 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
North Platte, NE
- Average cloud cover in December: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in December
North Platte, 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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