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
December's arrival is marked by a notable drop in high-temperatures, falling from a wintry 41°F (5°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C). An average low-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) is recorded during the nights in December in Elgin.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.Rainfall
In Elgin, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. In Elgin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.4 days and collects up to 25.59" (650mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Elgin, during December, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Elgin, Minnesota, there are 52.8 snowfall days, and 21.81" (554mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, in Elgin, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Elgin is 3.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Elgin are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Elgin, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 25.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Elgin, MN
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elgin, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Elgin, MN
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Elgin, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Elgin, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elgin, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 3.62"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elgin, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (11.5 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, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elgin, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 18 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Elgin, MN
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Elgin, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Elgin, MN
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, July, August and December (5mi).
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