December weather forecast
Basye, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Basye, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and max 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

Basye's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). Basye observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Basye, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Basye, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.6 days and collects up to 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Basye, in December, during 4 snowfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Basye, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.5 days and aggregates up to 13.31" (338mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Basye, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C) and a low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Basye, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Basye, in December, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Basye, the average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Basye have in December?

In Basye, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

When is 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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Basye, VA

Average temperature in December - Basye, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°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 (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

Average pressure in December
Basye, VA

Average pressure in December - Basye, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Basye, VA

Average wind speed in December - Basye, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Basye, VA

Average humidity in December - Basye, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Basye, VA

Average rainfall in December - Basye, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Basye, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Basye, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Basye, VA

Average snowfall in December - Basye, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Basye, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Basye, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Basye, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Basye, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Basye, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Basye, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Basye, VA

Average UV index in December - Basye, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Basye, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Basye, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Basye, VA

Average visibility in December - Basye, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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