December weather forecast
Orleans, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Orleans, Nebraska, with an average temperature varying between 37°F (2.8°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in Orleans's average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to a wintry 37°F (2.8°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to a freezing cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Orleans, in December, during 3.3 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Orleans, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.2 days and collects up to 18.82" (478mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Orleans, Nebraska, is December, when snow falls for 5.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Orleans is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Orleans are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Orleans in December?

In Orleans, in December, the average high-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.2°F (-4.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Orleans?

In Orleans, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in Orleans in December?

In Orleans, during December, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Orleans?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Orleans, Nebraska. Snow falls for 5.9 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Orleans?

In December, in Orleans, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Orleans?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Orleans have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Orleans?

On the first day of December in Orleans, Nebraska, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Orleans?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Orleans, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Orleans have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Orleans?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Orleans?

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

Average temperature in December - Orleans, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Orleans, NE

Average pressure in December - Orleans, 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
Orleans, NE

Average wind speed in December - Orleans, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Orleans, NE

Average humidity in December - Orleans, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (59%).

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Average rainfall in December
Orleans, NE

Average rainfall in December - Orleans, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Orleans, NE

Average rainfall days in December - Orleans, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Orleans, NE

Average snowfall in December - Orleans, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Orleans, NE

Average snowfall days in December - Orleans, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.9 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
Orleans, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Orleans, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

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 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Orleans, NE

Average sunshine days in December - Orleans, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Orleans, NE

Average UV index in December - Orleans, 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
Orleans, NE

Average cloud cover in December - Orleans, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and September (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Orleans, NE

Average visibility in December - Orleans, 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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