December weather forecastElk, WA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Elk, Washington, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and max 31.3°F (-0.4°C).Temperature
December proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a minimum temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.Rainfall
In December, in Elk, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elk, there are 124.9 rainfall days, and 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Elk, during December, snow falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 10.47" (266mm) of snow. In Elk, during the entire year, snow falls for 69.2 days and aggregates up to 42.99" (1092mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elk.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Elk, Washington, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:06 pm PST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Elk, Washington, are February, 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 rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Elk, WA
- Average high temperature in December: 31.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Elk, WA
- Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elk, WA
- Average wind speed in December: 4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4mph).
Average humidity in December
Elk, WA
- Average humidity in December: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).
Average rainfall in December
Elk, WA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Elk, WA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elk, WA
- Average snowfall in December: 10.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (13.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elk, WA
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elk, WA
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elk, WA
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (9.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Elk, WA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Elk, WA
- Average cloud cover in December: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in December
Elk, WA
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (3mi).
