December weather forecast
Elk City, ID

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elk City, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and an average low of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and a low of 16.3°F (-8.7°C), December is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Elk City is 90%.

Rainfall

In Elk City, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elk City, Idaho, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.5 days and collects up to 26.54" (674mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elk City are January through June, September through December. In Elk City, in December, during 18.5 snowfall days, 16.38" (416mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Elk City, during the entire year, snow falls for 112.5 days and aggregates up to 101.3" (2573mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:07 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Elk City, Idaho, is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Elk City?

In Elk City, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in December, averaging a high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and a low of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

How cold is it in Elk City in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Elk City, is 29.5°F (-1.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elk City?

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

How much does it rain in Elk City in December?

In Elk City, Idaho, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Elk City?

In Elk City, Idaho, in December, during 18.5 snowfall days, 16.38" (416mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elk City?

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elk City, Idaho.

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

In December, the average day length is 8h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Elk City?

On the first day of December in Elk City, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:07 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elk City have in December?

In Elk City, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Elk City?

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Elk City.

How high is the UV index in December in Elk City?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Elk City, Idaho, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elk City, ID

Average temperature in December - Elk City, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (46.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (16.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Elk City, ID

Average pressure in December - Elk City, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.2"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elk City, ID

Average wind speed in December - Elk City, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (4.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Elk City, ID

Average humidity in December - Elk City, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (53%).

Average rainfall in December
Elk City, ID

Average rainfall in December - Elk City, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Elk City, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Elk City, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elk City, ID

Average snowfall in December - Elk City, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 16.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (20.35").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elk City, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Elk City, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (19.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elk City, ID

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elk City, ID
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elk City, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Elk City, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6 days).

Average UV index in December
Elk City, ID

Average UV index in December - Elk City, ID
  • 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 February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Elk City, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Elk City, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Elk City, ID

Average visibility in December - Elk City, ID
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

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