December weather forecastElgin, KS
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Elgin, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 46.4°F (8°C).Temperature
With December's arrival, Elgin's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C) in November to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). During December, Elgin experiences an average low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Elgin is 69%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall in Elgin is December, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Elgin, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Elgin, there are 5.6 snowfall days, and 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Elgin, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December in Elgin, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Elgin are January and December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Elgin, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Elgin, KS
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Elgin, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Elgin, KS
- Average humidity in December: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October and November (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Elgin, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Elgin, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elgin, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elgin, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elgin, KS
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elgin, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 25 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15 days).
Average UV index in December
Elgin, KS
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Elgin, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in December
Elgin, KS
- 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).
