December weather forecast
Elkton, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Elkton, Tennessee, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50°F (10°C) and an average low of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 58.1°F (14.5°C) in November to a fresh 50°F (10°C). In Elkton, an average temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) is noted during December nights.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Elkton, in December, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 3.82" (97mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.4 rainfall days, and 41.34" (1050mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Elkton, in December, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Elkton, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.1 days and aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Elkton in December?

In Elkton, 50°F (10°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.7°F (2.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Elkton, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Elkton have in December?

In December, the average day length in Elkton, Tennessee, is 9h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Elkton, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Elkton?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Elkton, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 50°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Elkton, TN

Average pressure in December - Elkton, TN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elkton, TN

Average wind speed in December - Elkton, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Elkton, TN

Average humidity in December - Elkton, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Elkton, TN

Average rainfall in December - Elkton, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.52").

Average rainfall days in December
Elkton, TN

Average rainfall days in December - Elkton, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elkton, TN

Average snowfall in December - Elkton, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elkton, TN

Average snowfall days in December - Elkton, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elkton, TN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elkton, TN

Average sunshine days in December - Elkton, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Elkton, TN

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Elkton, TN

Average cloud cover in December - Elkton, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Elkton, TN

Average visibility in December - Elkton, TN
  • 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).

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