December weather forecast
Elk City, KS

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elk City, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). The average temperature during December nights is registered at a freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

In Elk City, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

In Elk City, Kansas, in December, during 5.7 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135 rainfall days, and 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Elk City, during December, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Elk City, Kansas, there are 9.1 snowfall days, and 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Elk City.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Elk City, Kansas, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Elk City in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Elk City during December are 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elk City?

In Elk City, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

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

In December, in Elk City, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Elk City in December?

In Elk City, Kansas, in December, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

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

December has the shortest days of the year in Elk City, Kansas, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Elk City is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Elk City?

On the first day of December in Elk City, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Elk City?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Elk City have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Elk City?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Elk City.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Elk City is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elk City, KS

Average temperature in December - Elk City, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Elk City, KS

Average pressure in December - Elk City, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Elk City, KS

Average wind speed in December - Elk City, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Elk City, KS

Average humidity in December - Elk City, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and October (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elk City, KS

Average rainfall in December - Elk City, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elk City, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Elk City, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elk City, KS

Average snowfall in December - Elk City, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Elk City, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Elk City, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elk City, KS

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elk City, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Elk City, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elk City, KS

Average UV index in December - Elk City, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Elk City, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Elk City, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in December
Elk City, KS

Average visibility in December - Elk City, KS
  • 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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