December weather forecastElk, CA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Elk, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.2°F (7.9°C) and 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

Elk witnesses its lowest temperatures in February and December, reaching an average of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.4 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:02 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

February and December bring Elk's average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

In Elk, 54.3°F (12.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 46.2°F (7.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.4 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

In Elk, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:02 pm PST.

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elk, CA

  • Average high temperature in December: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (67.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (54.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (45.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Elk, CA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elk, CA

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Elk, CA

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, May and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Elk, CA

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.77").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Elk, CA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elk, CA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elk, CA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elk, CA

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elk, CA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Elk, CA

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Elk, CA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Elk, CA

  • 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).