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 transition to December results in a modest reduction in average high-temperature, moving from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). Throughout December, Big Stone Gap witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Big Stone Gap, in December, during 14.3 rainfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 200.2 rainfall days, and 40.87" (1038mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Big Stone Gap, during December, snow falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.8 snowfall days, and 18.86" (479mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 3.62"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").
Average rainfall days in December
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 14.3 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (8.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Big Stone Gap, VA
- 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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