December weather forecast
Elkton, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elkton, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.9°F (6.6°C) and min 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). Elkton records an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 64.9 rainfall days, and 5.51" (140mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Elkton, Virginia, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.1 snowfall days, and 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Elkton in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Elkton, records 43.9°F (6.6°C), while the low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C). In August, 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 appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are May, September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Elkton, Virginia, in December, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elkton?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Elkton?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Elkton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Elkton is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elkton, VA

Average temperature in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Elkton, VA

Average pressure in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elkton, VA

Average wind speed in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Elkton, VA

Average humidity in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

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

Average rainfall in December
Elkton, VA

Average rainfall in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (0.71").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Elkton, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (7.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elkton, VA

Average snowfall in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elkton, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elkton, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elkton, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (25.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April, May and August (21.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Elkton, VA

Average UV index in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Elkton, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Elkton, VA

Average visibility in December - Elkton, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are July and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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