Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). Elkhorn's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Elkhorn, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elkhorn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.5 days and collects up to 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Elkhorn are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 4.41" (112mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Elkhorn is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Elkhorn. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Elkhorn, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).
Average pressure in December
Elkhorn, WV
- 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
Elkhorn, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Elkhorn, WV
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Elkhorn, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in December
Elkhorn, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elkhorn, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 4.41"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elkhorn, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elkhorn, WV
- 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: 4h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elkhorn, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Elkhorn, WV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Elkhorn, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Elkhorn, WV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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