December weather forecastElkins, AR
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Elkins, Arkansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 47.1°F (8.4°C).Temperature
Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C). Throughout December, a steady low-temperature average of 32.2°F (0.1°C) is noted.Humidity
In Elkins, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 148.7 rainfall days, and 32.48" (825mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Elkins, in December, during 2.7 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Elkins, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.8 days and aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Elkins is 5.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Elkins, AR
- Average high temperature in December: 47.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Elkins, AR
- 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elkins, AR
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Elkins, AR
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Elkins, AR
- Average rainfall in December: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.85").
Average rainfall days in December
Elkins, AR
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elkins, AR
- Average snowfall in December: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elkins, AR
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elkins, AR
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elkins, AR
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Elkins, AR
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Elkins, AR
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Elkins, AR
- 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).
