December weather forecast
Virginia, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Virginia, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a fresh 50°F (10°C) in November to a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C). An average temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) marks the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Virginia, Illinois, is December, when the rain falls for 8.1 days and typically collects 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Virginia, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.1 snowfall days, and 12.24" (311mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

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: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Virginia, is 38.7°F (3.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Virginia?

In Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the driest month in Virginia?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Virginia, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Virginia?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Virginia?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Virginia, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Virginia, IL

Average pressure in December - Virginia, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Virginia, IL

Average wind speed in December - Virginia, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Virginia, IL

Average humidity in December - Virginia, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Virginia, IL

Average rainfall in December - Virginia, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Virginia, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Virginia, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Virginia, IL

Average snowfall in December - Virginia, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Virginia, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Virginia, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Virginia, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Virginia, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Virginia, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Virginia, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Virginia, IL

Average UV index in December - Virginia, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Virginia, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Virginia, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Virginia, IL

Average visibility in December - Virginia, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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