December weather forecast
Elgin, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elgin, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Elgin's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C) in November to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). During December, Elgin experiences an average low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Elgin is 69%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Elgin is December, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Elgin, Kansas, during December, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Elgin, there are 5.6 snowfall days, and 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Elgin, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Elgin, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Elgin are January and December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Elgin?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 46.4°F (8°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elgin?

In Elgin, Kansas, the average relative humidity in December is 69%.

What is the driest month in Elgin?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Elgin. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Elgin in December?

In Elgin, Kansas, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Elgin in December?

In Elgin, in December, during 1.3 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elgin?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Elgin have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Elgin?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elgin, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Elgin?

January and December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Elgin have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Elgin is 5.8h.

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

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Elgin?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Elgin, KS

Average temperature in December - Elgin, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Elgin, KS

Average pressure in December - Elgin, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elgin, KS

Average wind speed in December - Elgin, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Elgin, KS

Average humidity in December - Elgin, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October and November (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Elgin, KS

Average rainfall in December - Elgin, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Elgin, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Elgin, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elgin, KS

Average snowfall in December - Elgin, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elgin, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Elgin, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elgin, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elgin, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elgin, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Elgin, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15 days).

Average UV index in December
Elgin, KS

Average UV index in December - Elgin, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Elgin, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Elgin, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Elgin, KS

Average visibility in December - Elgin, KS
  • 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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