December weather forecast
Elk Creek, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Elk Creek, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). Elk Creek, in December, experiences an average temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) at night.

Humidity

February, May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Elk Creek.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 168.7 rainfall days, and 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Elk Creek. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Elk Creek, Virginia, is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Elk Creek, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Elk Creek is 5.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Elk Creek. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Elk Creek in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Elk Creek, is 45.3°F (7.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.3°F (-0.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in Elk Creek?

The months with the highest humidity in Elk Creek, Virginia, are February, May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Elk Creek?

In Elk Creek, Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Elk Creek?

In Elk Creek, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Elk Creek?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Elk Creek?

In Elk Creek, in December, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elk Creek?

December has the shortest days of the year in Elk Creek, Virginia, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Elk Creek have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 42min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Elk Creek?

On the first day of December in Elk Creek, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Elk Creek?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Elk Creek?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Elk Creek?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Elk Creek is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elk Creek, VA

Average temperature in December - Elk Creek, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Elk Creek, VA

Average pressure in December - Elk Creek, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elk Creek, VA

Average wind speed in December - Elk Creek, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Elk Creek, VA

Average humidity in December - Elk Creek, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, September and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Elk Creek, VA

Average rainfall in December - Elk Creek, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Elk Creek, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Elk Creek, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elk Creek, VA

Average snowfall in December - Elk Creek, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elk Creek, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Elk Creek, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elk Creek, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elk Creek, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elk Creek, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Elk Creek, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Elk Creek, VA

Average UV index in December - Elk Creek, VA
  • 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
Elk Creek, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Elk Creek, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Elk Creek, VA

Average visibility in December - Elk Creek, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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