Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to an icy 34°F (1.1°C). Elkhart observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) during the month of December.Humidity
In Elkhart, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In Elkhart, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elkhart, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.8 days and collects up to 25.91" (658mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Elkhart, it is snowing for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is accumulated. In Elkhart, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.2 days and aggregates up to 13.94" (354mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Elkhart, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Elkhart are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Elkhart, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 34°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Elkhart, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elkhart, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Elkhart, IA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Elkhart, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in December
Elkhart, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elkhart, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.97"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elkhart, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elkhart, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elkhart, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Elkhart, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Elkhart, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Elkhart, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
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