December weather forecast
Battery Park, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Battery Park, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C) in November to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). Battery Park experiences an average nighttime temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Battery Park, during December, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.5 rainfall days, and 33.9" (861mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Battery Park, in December, during 1.1 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Battery Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.2 days and aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Battery Park.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

January 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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Battery Park, during December, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Battery Park, in December, during 1.1 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Battery Park, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Battery Park have in December?

In Battery Park, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Battery Park, VA

Average temperature in December - Battery Park, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Battery Park, VA

Average pressure in December - Battery Park, 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
Battery Park, VA

Average wind speed in December - Battery Park, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Battery Park, VA

Average humidity in December - Battery Park, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Battery Park, VA

Average rainfall in December - Battery Park, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.52").

Average rainfall days in December
Battery Park, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Battery Park, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Battery Park, VA

Average snowfall in December - Battery Park, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Battery Park, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Battery Park, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Battery Park, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Battery Park, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Battery Park, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Battery Park, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Battery Park, VA

Average UV index in December - Battery Park, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Battery Park, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Battery Park, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Battery Park, VA

Average visibility in December - Battery Park, VA
  • 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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