December weather forecast
Elk, WY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elk, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and an average low of 3.7°F (-15.7°C).

Temperature

Elk's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and an average low temperature of 3.7°F (-15.7°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 91%.

Rainfall

In Elk, during December, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 111.6 rainfall days, and 29.06" (738mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through July, September through December are months with snowfall in Elk. In Elk, in December, during 22.7 snowfall days, 23.74" (603mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Elk, during the entire year, snow falls for 153.4 days and aggregates up to 167.36" (4251mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Elk?

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and a low temperature of 3.7°F (-15.7°C), is generally the coldest month in Elk.

How cold is it in Elk in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and 3.7°F (-15.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Elk?

The average relative humidity in December in Elk is 91%.

How much does it rain in Elk in December?

In Elk, Wyoming, in December, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Elk in December?

In December, in Elk, Wyoming, it is snowing for 22.7 days. Throughout December, 23.74" (603mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elk?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 8h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Elk?

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.

How many hours of sunshine does Elk have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Elk?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Elk?

In Elk, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Elk, WY

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).

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Average pressure in December
Elk, WY

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Elk, WY

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).

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Average humidity in December
Elk, WY

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elk, WY

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elk, WY

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Elk, WY

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Elk, WY

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elk, WY

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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elk, WY

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).

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Average UV index in December
Elk, WY

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Elk, WY

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).

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Average visibility in December
Elk, WY

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).

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