December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Virginia, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Virginia's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) to a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C). Virginia experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.4 days and collects up to 22.44" (570mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24.6 snowfall days, and 9.96" (253mm) 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 7:29 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Virginia, 37.8°F (3.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Virginia, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Virginia have in December?

In Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Virginia, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Virginia, NE
  • 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Virginia, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Virginia, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Virginia, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Virginia, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Virginia, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Virginia, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Virginia, NE
  • 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: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Virginia, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Virginia, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Virginia, NE
  • 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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