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
A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C) to a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a still subzero cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Elkport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.5 days and collects up to 28.46" (723mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 3.94" (100mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48.6 snowfall days, and 19.57" (497mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Elkport, Iowa, the average sunshine in December is 4h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Elkport, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.3°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 (11.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Elkport, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elkport, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Elkport, IA
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Elkport, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").
Average rainfall days in December
Elkport, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elkport, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elkport, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elkport, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elkport, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Elkport, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Elkport, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Elkport, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).
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