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
The start of December signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C) in November to a subzero cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C). During December, Elk River records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.Rainfall
In Elk River, during December, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.9 rainfall days, and 20.75" (527mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Elk River are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Elk River is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, in Elk River, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Elk River, Minnesota, is 3.3h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Elk River in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Elk River?
How much does it rain in Elk River in December?
When does it snow the most in Elk River?
How much does it snow in Elk River in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Elk River?
What is the average length of the day in December in Elk River?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Elk River?
How many hours of sunshine does Elk River have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Elk River?
What is the UV index reading in December in Elk River?
Average temperature in December
Elk River, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 24.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Elk River, MN
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elk River, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Elk River, MN
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Elk River, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Elk River, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elk River, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 4.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elk River, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elk River, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elk River, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Elk River, MN
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Elk River, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Elk River, MN
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
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