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Omaha in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Omaha in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Omaha in December 2024

Good Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Omaha in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +37°F and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 2 rainy days and 20 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Omaha;

Average weather

☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-22°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
13 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Omaha has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Omaha in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Omaha for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +55°F during the day to a minimum of -13°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +34°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 3% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +46°F.

Is Omaha warm or cold in December?

Omaha is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +50°F to +37°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +32°F to +19°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Omaha, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Omaha in December

Omaha weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+50°F+37°F+34°F
Min. temperature
-4°F-22°F-26°F
Max. temperature
+81°F+72°F+70°F
Rainfall
29 mm13 mm5 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
68%73%71%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
988
Cloudy days
182020
Rainy days
211
Snowy days
122

December weather is still as good as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +50°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +37°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 29 mm to 13 mm. Humidity rises from 68% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in November to 8 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Omaha in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Omaha is gradually decreasing during December, going from 6 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Omaha based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 19%, leading to total precipitation of around 37 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 26 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Omaha wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 30% chance of precipitation and 131 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Omaha based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 19%, for a monthly total of around 15 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Omaha.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Omaha?

This is the weather in Omaha in December 2023:
1 December
☀️
+49°F
2 December
☁️
+56°F
3 December
☀️
+31°F
4 December
☀️
+47°F
5 December
☁️
+43°F
6 December
☁️
+42°F
7 December
☀️
+36°F
8 December
☀️
+35°F
9 December
🌫️
+36°F
10 December
🌫️
+44°F
11 December
☀️
+43°F
12 December
🌫️
+37°F
13 December
🌧️
+47°F
14 December
☁️
+47°F
15 December
🌨️
+35°F
16 December
🌨️
+25°F
17 December
🌨️
+23°F
18 December
☀️
+24°F
19 December
☀️
+34°F
20 December
🌨️
+17°F
21 December
🌨️
+18°F
22 December
🌨️
+17°F
23 December
☁️
+4°F
24 December
☁️
+13°F
25 December
☀️
+18°F
26 December
☁️
+30°F
27 December
☀️
+37°F
28 December
☁️
+45°F
29 December
☁️
+46°F
30 December
🌫️
+45°F
31 December
☁️
+46°F
In December 2023 Omaha had 10 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +34°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +3°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Omaha climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Omaha in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+17°F) and the highest in 2021 (+50°F). The driest year was 1998 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2009 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Omaha in December:

Is December a good time to visit Omaha?

December is a really good time to go to Omaha. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Omaha.

Can you sunbathe in Omaha in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Omaha rainy in December?

Omaha is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Omaha in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Omaha in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Omaha

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Omaha, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.