December weather forecast
Elgin, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elgin, is still a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between max 59.7°F (15.4°C) and min 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

Elgin's weather subtly changes with the onset of December, barely falling from an agreeable 68°F (20°C) in November to a refreshing 59.7°F (15.4°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature dips to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Elgin, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elgin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.4 days and collects up to 16.57" (421mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.04" (1mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Elgin in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 59.7°F (15.4°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is appraised at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elgin?

In Elgin, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Elgin, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall in Elgin are January and December, with an average 0.04" (1mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start snowing in Elgin?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Elgin have in December?

The average day length in December in Elgin is 10h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Elgin have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Elgin, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elgin, TX

Average temperature in December - Elgin, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (96.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Elgin, TX

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elgin, TX

Average wind speed in December - Elgin, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Elgin, TX

Average humidity in December - Elgin, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Elgin, TX

Average rainfall in December - Elgin, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Elgin, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Elgin, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elgin, TX

Average snowfall in December - Elgin, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elgin, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Elgin, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elgin, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elgin, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Elgin, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Elgin, TX

Average UV index in December - Elgin, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Elgin, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Elgin, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Elgin, TX

Average visibility in December - Elgin, TX
  • 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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