December weather forecastElkton, MN
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Elkton, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.6°F (-3°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C).Temperature
Elkton experiences a clear temperature downturn in December, with average high-temperatures moving from a cold 41°F (5°C) in November to a subzero cold 26.6°F (-3°C). In the month of December, the average temperature in Elkton, Minnesota, dips to 16.2°F (-8.8°C) during the night.Humidity
In Elkton, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In Elkton, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 128.8 rainfall days, and 24.61" (625mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Elkton, Minnesota, in December, during 11.3 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Elkton, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.8 days and aggregates up to 22.24" (565mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elkton.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, in Elkton, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Elkton is 3.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Elkton are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Elkton, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 26.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 16.2°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 (8.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Elkton, 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
Elkton, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Elkton, MN
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Elkton, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").
Average rainfall days in December
Elkton, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elkton, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 4.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elkton, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elkton, MN
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elkton, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Elkton, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Elkton, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 62
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Elkton, MN
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and December (5mi).
