December weather forecastElk, WY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Elk, Wyoming, with an average temperature varying between 3.7°F (-15.7°C) and 21.7°F (-5.7°C).Temperature
In Elk, December records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and reaching a low of 3.7°F (-15.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 91%.Rainfall
In Elk, during December, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. In Elk, Wyoming, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.6 days and collects up to 29.06" (738mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through July, September through December are months with snowfall. In Elk, in December, during 22.7 snowfall days, 23.74" (603mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.4 snowfall days, and 167.36" (4251mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Elk is 4.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Elk, WY
- Average high temperature in December: 21.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (21.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 3.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (3.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Elk, WY
- Average pressure in December: 30.24"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.26"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elk, WY
- Average wind speed in December: 4.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Elk, WY
- Average humidity in December: 91%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).
Average rainfall in December
Elk, WY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (1.02").
Average rainfall days in December
Elk, WY
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elk, WY
- Average snowfall in December: 23.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (29.65").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elk, WY
- Average snowfall days in December: 22.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (23.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.2 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elk, WY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elk, WY
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Elk, WY
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Elk, WY
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in December
Elk, WY
- Average visibility in December: 3mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (3mi).
