December weather forecast
Elk City, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Elk City, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Elk City's average low-temperature is measured at a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Elk City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135 days and collects up to 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Elk City, in December, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Elk City, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.1 days and aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elk City.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Elk City, 45.5°F (7.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.3°F (-0.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Elk City, Kansas, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Elk City, in December, during 5.7 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Elk City, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

In Elk City, the average day length in December is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Elk City?

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

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Elk City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elk City, KS

Average temperature in December - Elk City, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Elk City, KS

Average pressure in December - Elk City, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elk City, KS

Average wind speed in December - Elk City, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Elk City, KS

Average humidity in December - Elk City, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Elk City, KS

Average rainfall in December - Elk City, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Elk City, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Elk City, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elk City, KS

Average snowfall in December - Elk City, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elk City, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Elk City, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elk City, 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 36min).

  • 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
Elk City, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Elk City, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Elk City, KS

Average UV index in December - Elk City, 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
Elk City, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Elk City, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Elk City, KS

Average visibility in December - Elk City, 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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