December weather forecast
Elmira, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elmira, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.6°F (-3°C) and max 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to a cold 39°F (3.9°C). Throughout December nights, Elmira registers an average low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In Elmira, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Elmira, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elmira, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.9 days and collects up to 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.6 snowfall days, and 9.21" (234mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Elmira is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In Elmira, 39°F (3.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.6°F (-3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elmira?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Elmira, during December, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Elmira?

In Elmira, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elmira?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Elmira have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Elmira, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Elmira, MO

Average pressure in December - Elmira, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elmira, MO

Average wind speed in December - Elmira, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Elmira, MO

Average humidity in December - Elmira, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Elmira, MO

Average rainfall in December - Elmira, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Elmira, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Elmira, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elmira, MO

Average snowfall in December - Elmira, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elmira, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Elmira, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elmira, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elmira, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elmira, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Elmira, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Elmira, MO

Average UV index in December - Elmira, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Elmira, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Elmira, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Elmira, MO

Average visibility in December - Elmira, MO
  • 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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