December weather forecastElko, SC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Elko, is still a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.2°F (6.2°C) and 57.2°F (14°C).Temperature
December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's 63.3°F (17.4°C) to a still refreshing 57.2°F (14°C). Elko, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 75%, December is the most humid month in Elko.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Elko is December, when the rain falls for 11.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Elko. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Elko, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.2 days and aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December in Elko, South Carolina, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Elko is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Elko, SC
- Average high temperature in December: 57.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 43.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Elko, SC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elko, SC
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Elko, SC
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Elko, SC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Elko, SC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elko, SC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elko, SC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elko, SC
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elko, SC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Elko, SC
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Elko, SC
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Elko, SC
- 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).
