December weather forecast
Elkhorn, WI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elkhorn, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.4°F (-5.9°C) and an average high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 21.4°F (-5.9°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

In Elkhorn, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 9.9 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47.5 snowfall days, and 11.81" (300mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Elkhorn is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and the low-temperature is 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

What is the driest month?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Elkhorn, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Elkhorn, during December, snow falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Elkhorn is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Elkhorn?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elkhorn have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elkhorn, WI

Average temperature in December - Elkhorn, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Elkhorn, WI

Average pressure in December - Elkhorn, WI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elkhorn, WI

Average wind speed in December - Elkhorn, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Elkhorn, WI

Average humidity in December - Elkhorn, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Elkhorn, WI

Average rainfall in December - Elkhorn, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Elkhorn, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Elkhorn, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elkhorn, WI

Average snowfall in December - Elkhorn, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elkhorn, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Elkhorn, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elkhorn, WI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elkhorn, WI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elkhorn, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Elkhorn, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Elkhorn, WI

Average UV index in December - Elkhorn, WI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Elkhorn, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Elkhorn, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Elkhorn, WI

Average visibility in December - Elkhorn, WI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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