December weather forecast
Elgin, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Elgin, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Elgin's average high-temperature experiences a noticeable drop, receding from November's cold 41.2°F (5.1°C) to a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C). In Elgin, December's nights observe an average temperature dip to 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

In Elgin, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Elgin, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 101.3 rainfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Elgin, in December, during 12.5 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 65.8 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Elgin, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:10 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Elgin, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Elgin in December?

Elgin in December has an average high-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elgin?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in Elgin in December?

In Elgin, North Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Elgin?

In Elgin, in December, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elgin?

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elgin.

What is the average length of the day in December in Elgin?

The average day length in December in Elgin, North Dakota, is 8h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Elgin?

On the first day of December in Elgin, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:10 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elgin have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Elgin?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Elgin, North Dakota, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Elgin?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elgin, ND

Average temperature in December - Elgin, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.4°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 (11.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Elgin, ND

Average pressure in December - Elgin, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Elgin, ND

Average wind speed in December - Elgin, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Elgin, ND

Average humidity in December - Elgin, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elgin, ND

Average rainfall in December - Elgin, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elgin, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Elgin, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elgin, ND

Average snowfall in December - Elgin, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Elgin, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Elgin, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elgin, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elgin, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elgin, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Elgin, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elgin, ND

Average UV index in December - Elgin, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Elgin, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Elgin, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in December
Elgin, ND

Average visibility in December - Elgin, ND
  • 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).

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