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 signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from November's cold 40.8°F (4.9°C) to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Elko's temperature in December lowers to a consistent average of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) during the nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 89%.Rainfall
In December, in Elko, Minnesota, the rain falls for 2.8 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Elko, during the entire year, the rain falls for 72.4 days and collects up to 5.79" (147mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Elko, in December, snow falls for 9.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 42.4 snowfall days, and 4.53" (115mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Elko is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Elko, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Elko?
What is the average humidity in December in Elko?
How much does it rain in Elko in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Elko?
What is the month with the shortest days in Elko?
How many hours of daylight does Elko have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Elko?
How long on average sun shines in December in Elko?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Elko?
What is the UV index reading in December in Elko?
Average temperature in December
Elko, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Elko, MN
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elko, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Elko, MN
- Average humidity in December: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Elko, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (0.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.16").
Average rainfall days in December
Elko, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (9.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elko, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 0.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elko, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elko, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elko, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 24.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (16.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Elko, 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
Elko, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Elko, 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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