December weather forecast
Elk, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elk, is still a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.6°F (5.9°C) and max 57.6°F (14.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from 65.7°F (18.7°C) in November to a still refreshing 57.6°F (14.2°C). Elk records an average nighttime low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Elk, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Elk, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 102.8 rainfall days, and 12.05" (306mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of December, in Elk, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Elk in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Elk, is 57.6°F (14.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 42.6°F (5.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Elk, Texas, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

March through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

In Elk, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Elk have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Elk have in December?

In Elk, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Elk is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Elk, TX

Average temperature in December - Elk, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (96.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Elk, TX

Average pressure in December - Elk, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elk, TX

Average wind speed in December - Elk, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Elk, TX

Average humidity in December - Elk, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Elk, TX

Average rainfall in December - Elk, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Elk, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Elk, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elk, TX

Average snowfall in December - Elk, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elk, TX

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.7 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
Elk, TX

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elk, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Elk, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Elk, TX

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Elk, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Elk, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Elk, TX

Average visibility in December - Elk, 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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