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
The onset of December results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C) in November to a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C). Ashland, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Ashland, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.8 rainfall days, and 27.09" (688mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Ashland, Virginia, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ashland, there are 11.7 snowfall days, and 7.01" (178mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Average temperature in December
Ashland, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 48.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Ashland, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ashland, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Ashland, VA
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Ashland, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in December
Ashland, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ashland, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.38"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ashland, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ashland, VA
- 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ashland, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Ashland, VA
- 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Ashland, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Ashland, VA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and December (5mi).
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