December weather forecast
Elkton, FL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elkton, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 56.3°F (13.5°C) and max 68.2°F (20.1°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature stands at a still agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C), closely aligned with November's 72.5°F (22.5°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Humidity

July, August and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Elkton, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. In Elkton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.8 days and collects up to 30.2" (767mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall days are January and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 68.2°F (20.1°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What are the most humid months?

July, August and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Elkton, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Elkton, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall days are January and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Elkton have in December?

The average day length in December in Elkton is 10h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Elkton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Elkton, FL

Average temperature in December - Elkton, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 68.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (64°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 56.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (51.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Elkton, FL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elkton, FL

Average wind speed in December - Elkton, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Elkton, FL

Average humidity in December - Elkton, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Elkton, FL

Average rainfall in December - Elkton, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Elkton, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Elkton, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Elkton, FL

Average snowfall days in December - Elkton, FL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elkton, FL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elkton, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Elkton, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Elkton, FL

Average UV index in December - Elkton, FL
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Elkton, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Elkton, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Elkton, FL

Average visibility in December - Elkton, FL
  • 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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