December weather forecast
Platte Center, NE

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Platte Center, Nebraska, with an average temperature varying between 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 21.2°F (-6°C).

Temperature

Platte Center, Nebraska, witnesses a significant decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) to an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C). An average low-temperature of 21.2°F (-6°C) marks the month of December in Platte Center, Nebraska.

Humidity

In Platte Center, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Platte Center, in December, during 3.9 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Platte Center, Nebraska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.1 days and collects up to 19.76" (502mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Platte Center, Nebraska, are January through May, October through December. In Platte Center, in December, snow falls for 6.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.2" (56mm) of snow. In Platte Center, Nebraska, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.4 days and aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Platte Center, Nebraska, is 5.2h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. 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. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Platte Center?

Platte Center in December has an average high-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.2°F (-6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Platte Center?

The average relative humidity in December in Platte Center, Nebraska, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Platte Center in December?

In Platte Center, Nebraska, in December, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Platte Center?

In Platte Center, in December, snow falls for 6.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Platte Center?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Platte Center have in December?

The average day length in December in Platte Center is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Platte Center?

On the first day of December in Platte Center, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Platte Center have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Platte Center, Nebraska, is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Platte Center?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Platte Center?

In Platte Center, Nebraska, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Platte Center, NE

Average temperature in December - Platte Center, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Platte Center, NE

Average pressure in December - Platte Center, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Platte Center, NE

Average wind speed in December - Platte Center, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Platte Center, NE

Average humidity in December - Platte Center, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

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Average rainfall in December
Platte Center, NE

Average rainfall in December - Platte Center, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Platte Center, NE

Average rainfall days in December - Platte Center, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Platte Center, NE

Average snowfall in December - Platte Center, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Platte Center, NE

Average snowfall days in December - Platte Center, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 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
Platte Center, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Platte Center, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

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 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Platte Center, NE

Average sunshine days in December - Platte Center, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Platte Center, NE

Average UV index in December - Platte Center, 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
Platte Center, NE

Average cloud cover in December - Platte Center, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Platte Center, NE

Average visibility in December - Platte Center, 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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