Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C) to a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). During December, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Elgin, Iowa, is 84%.Rainfall
In Elgin, in December, during 5.8 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elgin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.5 days and collects up to 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Elgin are January through May, October through December. In December, in Elgin, Iowa, it is snowing for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 5.04" (128mm) of snow is accumulated. In Elgin, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.9 days and aggregates up to 24.84" (631mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Elgin, Iowa, is 4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Average temperature in December
Elgin, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 29.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Elgin, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elgin, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Elgin, IA
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Elgin, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.08").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").
Average rainfall days in December
Elgin, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elgin, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 5.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elgin, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elgin, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elgin, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Elgin, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Elgin, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Elgin, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and July (5mi).
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