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Elkhart weather in December (Indiana, United States of America)

Can you expect sunny skies in Elkhart in December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Elkhart includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 3°C, cooling off to about -4°C at night. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Elkhart in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. On average, there are about 14 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 110 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Elkhart. July and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Elkhart climate page with graphs.

 

Elkhart, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 76 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 110 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: South Bend, the United States of America (22 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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