December weather in Scottsbluff, NE
The average temperature in Scottsbluff in December is 27.6°F (15.0°F–40.3°F). Average precipitation: 0.46 inches. Average snowfall is 8.3 inches.
December is a winter month in Scottsbluff, and is cooler than the annual average of 49.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 25.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 5 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 58m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
40.3°F
Avg Low
15.0°F
Precipitation
0.46 in
Snow
8.3 in
December records in Scottsbluff
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 66.0°F (2012) | 3.0°F (2025) | 0.17 in (2019) |
| December 2 | 70.0°F (2021) | 5.0°F (2007) | 0.08 in (2018) |
| December 3 | 75.9°F (2021) | 1.0°F (2006) | 0.07 in (2008) |
| December 4 | 64.0°F (2024) | -5.1°F (2009) | 0.42 in (2013) |
| December 5 | 62.1°F (2007) | -11.0°F (2013) | 0.04 in (2013) |
| December 6 | 66.9°F (2012) | -16.1°F (2013) | 0.10 in (2009) |
| December 7 | 69.1°F (2023) | -11.0°F (2005) | 0.19 in (2009) |
| December 8 | 64.0°F (2003) | -16.1°F (2005) | 0.33 in (2007) |
| December 9 | 64.9°F (2020) | -14.1°F (2009) | 0.23 in (2009) |
| December 10 | 66.9°F (2015) | -18.0°F (2009) | 0.22 in (2021) |
| December 11 | 59.0°F (2017) | -17.0°F (2009) | 0.04 in (2007) |
| December 12 | 64.9°F (2025) | -5.1°F (2007) | 0.11 in (2007) |
| December 13 | 64.0°F (2017) | -5.1°F (2007) | 0.17 in (2015) |
| December 14 | 63.0°F (2006) | -5.1°F (2008) | 0.12 in (2007) |
| December 15 | 61.0°F (2006) | -9.9°F (2008) | 0.64 in (2014) |
| December 16 | 66.0°F (2025) | -11.9°F (2008) | 0.36 in (2015) |
| December 17 | 66.9°F (2025) | -7.1°F (2016) | 0.07 in (2016) |
| December 18 | 66.9°F (2025) | -20.9°F (2016) | 0.05 in (2006) |
| December 19 | 61.0°F (2013) | -20.0°F (2016) | 0.04 in (2012) |
| December 20 | 68.0°F (2025) | -4.0°F (2016) | 0.10 in (2025) |
| December 21 | 66.9°F (2017) | -4.0°F (2008) | 0.33 in (2006) |
| December 22 | 64.0°F (2024) | -18.9°F (2022) | 0.19 in (2017) |
| December 23 | 70.0°F (2025) | -13.0°F (2022) | 0.15 in (2017) |
| December 24 | 71.1°F (2025) | -13.0°F (2017) | 0.20 in (2017) |
| December 25 | 72.0°F (2025) | -13.0°F (2017) | 0.28 in (2007) |
| December 26 | 69.1°F (2025) | -6.0°F (2007) | 0.43 in (2014) |
| December 27 | 68.0°F (2025) | -14.1°F (2017) | 0.07 in (2014) |
| December 28 | 62.1°F (2022) | -13.0°F (2017) | 0.08 in (2007) |
| December 29 | 64.0°F (2002) | -4.0°F (2015) | 0.34 in (2006) |
| December 30 | 57.9°F (2011) | -2.9°F (2015) | 0.18 in (2014) |
| December 31 | 59.0°F (2011) | -26.0°F (2014) | 0.30 in (2010) |