December weather forecast
Elkton, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elkton, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Elkton observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). An average minimum temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Elkton are May, September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Elkton, in December, during 4.4 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elkton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 64.9 days and collects up to 5.51" (140mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elkton, there are 9.1 snowfall days, and 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Elkton, Virginia, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Elkton in December?

In Elkton, in December, the average high-temperature is 43.9°F (6.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months in Elkton?

The months with the highest humidity in Elkton are May, September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Elkton?

In Elkton, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Elkton?

In Elkton, in December, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Elkton?

In Elkton, Virginia, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elkton?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elkton, Virginia.

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

In December, the average day length in Elkton, Virginia, is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Elkton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elkton, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Elkton?

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Elkton.

How many hours of sunshine does Elkton have in December?

In Elkton, Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Elkton?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Elkton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Elkton, Virginia, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elkton, VA

Average temperature in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Elkton, VA

Average pressure in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Elkton, VA

Average wind speed in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Elkton, VA

Average humidity in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and July (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elkton, VA

Average rainfall in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (0.71").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.16").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elkton, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (7.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elkton, VA

Average snowfall in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Elkton, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elkton, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elkton, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (25.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April, May and August (21.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elkton, VA

Average UV index in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Elkton, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Elkton, VA

Average visibility in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are July and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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