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 start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). Amherst's nights in December cool down to an average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.Rainfall
In December, in Amherst, Nebraska, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Amherst, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.6 days and collects up to 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Amherst, Nebraska. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.4 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, in Amherst, Nebraska, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Amherst.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Amherst?
What is the average humidity in December in Amherst?
How many days does it rain in December in Amherst?
When does it snow the most in Amherst?
How many days does it snow in December in Amherst?
What is the month with the shortest days in Amherst?
How many hours of daylight does Amherst have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Amherst?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Amherst?
How many hours of sunshine does Amherst have in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Amherst?
What is the UV index reading in December in Amherst?
Average temperature in December
Amherst, NE
- Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Amherst, NE
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Amherst, NE
- Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Amherst, NE
- Average humidity in December: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (59%).
Average rainfall in December
Amherst, NE
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Amherst, NE
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Amherst, NE
- Average snowfall in December: 4.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Amherst, NE
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Amherst, 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: 5h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Amherst, NE
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Amherst, 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
Amherst, NE
- Average cloud cover in December: 38
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Amherst, 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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