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
In Elko, the lowest average temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and a low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).Humidity
In Elko, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Elko, Nevada. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.5 days and accumulates 8.35" (212mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December in Elko, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:25 pm PST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.8h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the month with the shortest days in Elko?
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When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Elko?
How many hours of sunshine does Elko have in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Elko?
How high is the UV index in December in Elko?
Average temperature in December
Elko, NV
- Average high temperature in December: 31.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Elko, NV
- Average pressure in December: 30.21"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.26"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elko, NV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Elko, NV
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (26%).
Average rainfall in December
Elko, NV
- Average rainfall in December: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Elko, NV
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elko, NV
- Average snowfall in December: 8.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elko, NV
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elko, NV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elko, NV
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Elko, NV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Elko, NV
- Average cloud cover in December: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
Elko, NV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
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