Weather in December in Nebraska
Planning a getaway to Nebraska this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Nebraska in December?
Nebraska is a region in the United States of America. December in Nebraska generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During December, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Wayne at 1°C and cold in McCook at 5°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -10°C in McCook and -10°C in Wayne. In numerous regions in the United States of America, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Ogallala with an average of 15 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Nebraska City with 55 mm.Average sunshine
Omaha enjoys a balanced 133 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For specific regional insights in Nebraska for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Nebraska climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Nebraska?
Omaha
In December Omaha generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lincoln
In December Lincoln generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kearney
In December Kearney generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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North Platte
In December North Platte generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Grand Island
In December Grand Island generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nebraska, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit Nebraska?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Nebraska due to the typically poor weather in Omaha.
Generally speaking, September provides perfect weather in Omaha. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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