December weather forecast
Grand Island, NE

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Grand Island, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

In Grand Island, the average high-temperature in December drops from a fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C). In December, the average low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Grand Island, during December, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.5 rainfall days, and 19.37" (492mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Grand Island, Nebraska, are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Grand Island is December, when snow falls for 5.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 17min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Grand Island, Nebraska.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, in Grand Island, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Grand Island is 5.5h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translate into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. 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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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Grand Island?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Grand Island, Nebraska, is 36.1°F (2.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Grand Island?

In Grand Island, Nebraska, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How much does it rain in Grand Island in December?

In Grand Island, Nebraska, in December, during 3.2 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Grand Island?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Grand Island. Snow falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Grand Island in December?

In December, in Grand Island, Nebraska, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Grand Island?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 17min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Grand Island have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Grand Island?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Grand Island have in December?

In Grand Island, Nebraska, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Grand Island?

The months with the lowest UV index in Grand Island, Nebraska, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Grand Island?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Grand Island, NE

Average temperature in December - Grand Island, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°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 (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°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 (19°F).

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Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Grand Island, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Grand Island, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

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Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Grand Island, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (61%).

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Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Grand Island, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Grand Island, NE

Average rainfall days in December - Grand Island, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Grand Island, NE

Average snowfall in December - Grand Island, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Grand Island, NE

Average snowfall days in December - Grand Island, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Grand Island, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Grand Island, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 17min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 4min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 17min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Grand Island, NE

Average sunshine days in December - Grand Island, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Grand Island, NE

Average UV index in December - Grand Island, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Grand Island, NE

Average cloud cover in December - Grand Island, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Grand Island, NE

Average visibility in December - Grand Island, 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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