December weather forecast
Hartington, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Hartington, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 18°F (-7.8°C).

Temperature

December marks a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, descending from November's chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) to a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C). During December, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 18°F (-7.8°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Hartington is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 118.7 rainfall days, and 20.79" (528mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hartington, in December, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. In Hartington, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.9 days and aggregates up to 14.17" (360mm) 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 7:40 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Hartington, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hartington, is 30.6°F (-0.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 18°F (-7.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hartington, Nebraska, during December, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Hartington in December?

In Hartington, Nebraska, during December, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hartington?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Hartington?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Hartington, Nebraska, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Hartington, NE

Average temperature in December - Hartington, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Hartington, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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 - Hartington, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Hartington, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Hartington, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Hartington, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hartington, NE

Average snowfall in December - Hartington, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Hartington, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hartington, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hartington, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hartington, NE

Average sunshine days in December - Hartington, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Hartington, NE
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Hartington, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Hartington, 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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