December weather forecastElgin, NE
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Elgin, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Temperature
December signals a clear temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from November's frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) to a wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C). Elgin's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a freezing cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Elgin, Nebraska, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 110.3 rainfall days, and 19.41" (493mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Elgin are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.6 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December in Elgin, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Elgin, NE
- Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Elgin, NE
- 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elgin, NE
- Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Elgin, NE
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).
Average rainfall in December
Elgin, NE
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Elgin, NE
- Average rainfall days in December: 3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elgin, NE
- Average snowfall in December: 3.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elgin, NE
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Elgin, NE
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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: 5h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elgin, NE
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Elgin, NE
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Elgin, NE
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Elgin, NE
- 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).
