December weather forecast
Elgin, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elgin, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.2°F (2.9°C) and min 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Elgin are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In December, in Elgin, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Elgin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172 days and collects up to 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Elgin, during December, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.2 snowfall days, and 14.49" (368mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.9h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Elgin in December has an average high-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Elgin, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Elgin, during December, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Elgin, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elgin, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Elgin?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elgin, OH

Average temperature in December - Elgin, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Elgin, OH

Average pressure in December - Elgin, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elgin, OH

Average wind speed in December - Elgin, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Elgin, OH

Average humidity in December - Elgin, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Elgin, OH

Average rainfall in December - Elgin, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Elgin, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Elgin, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elgin, OH

Average snowfall in December - Elgin, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elgin, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Elgin, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elgin, OH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elgin, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Elgin, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Elgin, OH

Average UV index in December - Elgin, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Elgin, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Elgin, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Elgin, OH

Average visibility in December - Elgin, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, August and September (5mi).

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